- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Cascade and Cherokee recreational trailers. The trailer wiring may have been improperly routed, allowing the wires to be pinched between the chassis and the vehicle body.
- The risk
- Pinched wires may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers, rerouting the wires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8072. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-0456.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Forest River Cascade Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Forest River Cascade with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2017 for the wiring. For comparison, the 2015 has 0 and the 2017 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Cascade year, for its age
#408 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2016 Forest River Cascade problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2016 Forest River Cascade recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2016 Forest River Cascade
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The contact owns a 2016 Forest River Cascade. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights became inoperable. The contact also stated that the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V838000 (Electrical System). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
Forest River Cascade: every year compared
All Cascade years2016 Forest River Cascade vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Forest River Cascade | 1 | 1 | C | |
| 2016 Forest River Forester | 7 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Amera-Lite | 4 | 2 | - | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Berkshire | 4 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Cherokee | 3 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf | 2 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Evo | 2 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Cardinal | 2 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Coachmen | 2 | 0 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Forest River Cascade
Does the 2016 Forest River Cascade have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Forest River Cascade: wiring (December 2017). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Forest River Cascade?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2016 Forest River Cascade had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 24, 2023 and the latest on March 24, 2023. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2016 Forest River Cascade a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 51 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Forest River Cascade year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Forest River Cascade years have the most complaints?
2016 (1), 2021 (1). See every Forest River Cascade year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Forest River Cascade has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data