NHTSAEQUIPMENT
Forest River, Inc. - Microwave May Experience Electrical Arcing
Published: July 26, 2024Recall ID: 24V563000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The presence of a screw in the microwave compartment can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Cherokee CKT20-0G travel trailers. During installation, an incorrect length screw was used to install the microwave, which allowed the screw to enter the microwave compartment.
Affected Products
Microwave May Experience Electrical Arcing
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Microwave May Experience Electrical Arcing |
| Nhtsa id | 24V563000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V563000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Cherokee CKT20-0G travel trailers. During installation, an incorrect length screw was used to install the microwave, which allowed the screw to enter the microwave compartment. |
| Completion rate | 65.08 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and replace the microwave as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 89-1819. |
| Consequence summary | The presence of a screw in the microwave compartment can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | 89-1819 |
| Potentially affected | 63 |
| Report received date | 2024-07-26T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |