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2008 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE

2 recalls, 1 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
365,885 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
17V237000 Apr 7, 2017
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cherokee recreational trailers. The Federal Placards on these vehicles incorrectly state a Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 3,970 lbs., when the actual capacity is 3,500 lbs. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is also incorrect.... Read more
Consequence
The incorrect information may result in a user unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of the crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Federal Placard with corrected one, free of charge. The recall began on May 31, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-260-593-4001 extension 17119. Forest River's number for this recall is 17-04042017-0367.
579 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS Dec 16, 2011
Incident date: Oct 15, 2011
MY PIN BOX FRAME ON MY 2008, FOREST RIVER, CHEROKEE WOLF PACK, MODEL # WP 295, THAT IS MANUFACTURED BY LIPPERT IS EXPERIENCING METAL SEPARATION/TEAR IN THE FRAME THAT IS ALMOST ENTIRELY ENCOMPASSES THE FRAME WORK AND WELDS THAT ARE CRACKED CAUSING A UNSAFE CONDITION WHERE THE TRUCK AND TRAILER COU... 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

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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 (current) 2 1
2007 2 0 View
2006 2 6 View
2005 2 2 View
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

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ALL AMERICAN SPORT XLR 0 0 View
AMERA-LITE 0 0 View