2014 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE
3 recalls, 8 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
15V650000 Oct 13, 2015
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cherokee recreational trailers, model T19V, manufactured February 18, 2013, to August 14, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the Federal placard displays incorrect vehicle information. The original placard indicates that the ... Read more
Consequence
By relying on the incorrect Tire, Rim, GVWR and Cargo Carrying Capacity information indicated on the Federal Placards, an owner may unknowingly overload the vehicle, possibly resulting in tire or axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners and provide a corrected, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-453-6064. Forest River's number for this campaign is 17A-10082015-0094.
13V203000 May 17, 2013
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen mod... Read more
Consequence
If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to d... Read more
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| WHEELS | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
TIRES
Jun 29, 2021
Incident date: Jun 29, 2021
The contact owns a 2014 Forest River Cherokee Travel trailer RV equipped with Lions Head tires, Tire Line: Val sports, Tire Size ST205/75/D18 n/a, and DOT Number: unknown. The contact stated while the RV was parked, they notice an issue with the rear passenger side tire where cracks and bubbles had ... Read more
TIRES
May 31, 2016
Incident date: May 27, 2016
AT LESS THAN 1000 MILES ON THE GREY WOLF TRAVEL TRAILER, A TIRE DISINTEGRATED AND DAMAGED THE UNDER-LINING OF THE RECREATION VEHICLE ON MAY 27, 2016. THE TIRES WERE INFLATED TO 50PSI BEFORE STARTING THE TRIP. THEY WERE CHECKED FOR HEAT AT 100 MILES INTO THE TRIP AND NO EXTREME HEAT CONDITION WAS NOT... Read more
WHEELS
May 31, 2016
Incident date: May 27, 2016
AT LESS THAN 1000 MILES ON THE GREY WOLF TRAVEL TRAILER, A TIRE DISINTEGRATED AND DAMAGED THE UNDER-LINING OF THE RECREATION VEHICLE ON MAY 27, 2016. THE TIRES WERE INFLATED TO 50PSI BEFORE STARTING THE TRIP. THEY WERE CHECKED FOR HEAT AT 100 MILES INTO THE TRIP AND NO EXTREME HEAT CONDITION WAS NOT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 4, 2016
Incident date: Jul 11, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE TRAVEL TRAILER. WITHOUT WARNING, THE TRAILER LOST POWER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRAILER WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V589000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THERE WAS NO... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 17, 2015
Incident date: Oct 15, 2015
2ND TIME USED ON A TRIP. WE RUINED 4 TIRES BECAUSE THE SUSPENSION ON THE AXLES ARE SWAYING BACK N FORTH CAUSING THE TIRES TO RUB THE BODY OF THE TRAILER CAUSING THEM TO BLOW OUT AND MAKING THE TRAILER VERY UNSTABLE ON THE ROAD DRIVING WE WERE ON A HIGHWAY N WHEN TURNING CAUSING THE TIRES TO RUB AND... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 17, 2015
Incident date: Oct 15, 2015
2ND TIME USED ON A TRIP. WE RUINED 4 TIRES BECAUSE THE SUSPENSION ON THE AXLES ARE SWAYING BACK N FORTH CAUSING THE TIRES TO RUB THE BODY OF THE TRAILER CAUSING THEM TO BLOW OUT AND MAKING THE TRAILER VERY UNSTABLE ON THE ROAD DRIVING WE WERE ON A HIGHWAY N WHEN TURNING CAUSING THE TIRES TO RUB AND... Read more
WHEELS
Oct 17, 2015
Incident date: Oct 15, 2015
2ND TIME USED ON A TRIP. WE RUINED 4 TIRES BECAUSE THE SUSPENSION ON THE AXLES ARE SWAYING BACK N FORTH CAUSING THE TIRES TO RUB THE BODY OF THE TRAILER CAUSING THEM TO BLOW OUT AND MAKING THE TRAILER VERY UNSTABLE ON THE ROAD DRIVING WE WERE ON A HIGHWAY N WHEN TURNING CAUSING THE TIRES TO RUB AND... Read more
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 16, 2014
Incident date: Feb 12, 2014
I HAVE A RV RENTAL COMPANY WITH A FLEET OF 15 OF THESE TRAILERS, THE INTERIOR LIGHT WIRING OF THE LIGHTS WILL MELT AT THE BUTTON WHEN LEFT ON FOR A EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. I HAD THIS HAPPEN QUITE A FEW TIMES AND IT COULD POSE A FIRE SINCE ITS MELTING NEAR THE INSTALLATION ON THE UNIT. I HAVE PHOTO... 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 (current) | 3 | 8 | |
| 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 | 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 |