2018 Forest River Cascade problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2018 Forest River Cascade — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2018 compare to other Cascade years?

Cascade NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2018 Forest River Cascade have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V844000Trailer HitchNovember 25, 2019 · 328 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Cascade and Cherokee travel trailers. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle exceeds the GVWR of the trailer hitch coupler, potentially resulting in the coupler failing and the trailer detaching.

Consequence

A trailer that detaches from the tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners and dealers will replace the coupler, free of charge. The recall began February 17, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100 or 1-541-995-3447. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-1114.

17V838000Electrical SystemDecember 21, 2017 · 3,297 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Pinched wires may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

2018 Forest River Cascade — common questions

Is the 2018 Forest River Cascade reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2018 Forest River Cascade have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2018 Forest River Cascade. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2018 compare to other Cascade years?

Does the 2018 Forest River Cascade have recalls?

2018 Forest River Cascade — common questions

Is the 2018 Forest River Cascade reliable?

Does the 2018 Forest River Cascade have recalls?

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