2005 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE
2 recalls, 2 complaints
17V756000 Nov 22, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo tra... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www... Read more
08V346000 Jul 7, 2008
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2003-2006 MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN I... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL AS... Read more
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Mar 2, 2018
Incident date: Mar 2, 2018
2005 JEEP CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE CONTINUES TO STALL AFTER SENSOR THROTTLE AND SOLENOID RECALL REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL WAS COMPLETED THE VEHICLE MALFUNTIONED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *JS
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Aug 12, 2009
Incident date: Aug 8, 2009
STRUCTURE FAILURE OF TOUNG , A FRAME OF TRAVEL TRAILER. WE JUST PURCHASED A BARELY USED 2005 FOREST RIVER TRAVEL TRAILER 2 MONTHS AGO. WE WERE COMING HOME FROM A SHORT TRIP WHEN THE FRONT OF OUR TRAILER FELL TO THE GROUND CAUSING SPARKS FROM THE TRAILER DRAGGING ON THE GROUND WE IMMEDIATELY PULLED O... Read more
FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE across all model years (1997, 2026).
80
Total Recalls
194
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
4
Reported Crashes
11
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2022 | 6 | 30 | View |
| 2021 | 3 | 56 | View |
| 2020 | 7 | 19 | View |
| 2019 | 6 | 11 | View |
| 2018 | 8 | 18 | View |
| 2017 | 6 | 16 | View |
| 2016 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 2015 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 2014 | 3 | 8 | View |
| 2013 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 2005 (current) | 2 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 2003 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | View |