2010 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
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.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
SUSPENSION
Oct 29, 2017
Incident date: Oct 20, 2017
I NOTICED THE MAX GROSS WEIGHT FOR THE TRAILER FAR EXCEEDS THE 3500 LB LIPPERT AXLE INSTALLED ON IT. IT CURRENTLY HAS A BENT AXLE BECAUSE OF THIS. MY TIRES BOW INWARD. I'M AFRAID TRAILER WILL HAVE MORE PROBLEMS OR POSSIBLY CAUSE A CRASH. FOREST RIVER SHOULD HAVE PUT AN AXLE ON THIS TRAILER WITH A HI... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 29, 2017
Incident date: Oct 20, 2017
I NOTICED THE MAX GROSS WEIGHT FOR THE TRAILER FAR EXCEEDS THE 3500 LB LIPPERT AXLE INSTALLED ON IT. IT CURRENTLY HAS A BENT AXLE BECAUSE OF THIS. MY TIRES BOW INWARD. I'M AFRAID TRAILER WILL HAVE MORE PROBLEMS OR POSSIBLY CAUSE A CRASH. FOREST RIVER SHOULD HAVE PUT AN AXLE ON THIS TRAILER WITH A HI... 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 (current) | 2 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 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 |