2019 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE
6 recalls, 11 complaints - 5 TSBs
20V654000 Oct 26, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Cherokee recreational trailers. The shore cord inlet wiring insulation may not have been sufficiently stripped back, causing a poor connection with the set screw.
Consequence
A poor electrical connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the inlet, and rewire or replace the inlet completely if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 23, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 17D-1201.
19V844000 Nov 25, 2019
TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Description
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.
19V453000 Jun 14, 2019
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cherokee trailers, model CKT294BH. The Federal Placard states incorrect Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information, which may result in the trailer being overloaded.
Consequence
An operator may rely on the incorrect Placard information and overload the trailer causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River has notified owners, providing replacement placards that contain accurate Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Cargo Carrying Capacity information, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-995-3447. Forest River's number for... Read more
19V355000 May 10, 2019
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cherokee ACKT39CL and ACKT39RL travel trailers. The Federal Placard may have incorrect axle rating, cargo carrying capacity, and tire/wheel combination information.
Consequence
Due to the incorrect Federal Placard, an operator may overload the vehicle, which may decrease vehicle stability and increase the risk of crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement placards that contain the accurate information, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 17A-1012.
19V085000 Feb 8, 2019
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Cherokee recreational trailers. The Federal Placards indicate incorrect tire size information of ST205/75R15, when the vehicles are actually equipped with ST225/75R15 tires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of ... Read more
Consequence
The incorrect information may cause an operator to install a tire that is insufficient for the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Forest River has notified owners and sent them a new Federal Placard that has correct tire size information, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8072, extension 4022. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-0948.
18V752000 Oct 25, 2018
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cherokee Alpha Wolf and 2019 Cherokee Arctic Wolf recreational trailers. The awnings may have been mounted with fasteners that are insufficient in length and/or quantity, possibly resulting in the awning arm detaching from the wall.
Consequence
If the awning arm detaches, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace with the correct fastener, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 75-0867.
Complaint Statistics
11 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| TRAILER HITCHES | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK VALVE/GAUGE | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
TIRES:BEAD
Feb 19, 2023
Incident date: Feb 19, 2023
Was driving 55mph and the tire just blew apart
TIRES
May 24, 2022
Incident date: May 15, 2022
The contact owns a 2019 Forester River Cherokee Greywolf equipped with LionsHead Tires, Tire Line: Castle Rock ST226, Tire Size: 205/75/R14, DOT Number: 0418. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the passenger’s side rear tires experienced blowouts. The tires were replaced w... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP
May 17, 2022
Incident date: May 14, 2022
The contact owns a 2019 Forest River Cherokee. The contact stated while the RV was attached to a pickup truck, the cooktop range was being used and there was smoke coming from under the range. The contact opened the range door and the flames extinguished independently. The contact forwarded details ... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Mar 18, 2022
Incident date: Feb 18, 2022
Component failure: Winntec Model 6020 two stage propane regulator,I have regulator Regulator failed and has been recalled by many major RV manufacturers. Extreme fire hazard if regulator fails to perform and not regulate the amount of pressure coming from the propane tanks. Can result in extreme fla... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
Mar 18, 2022
Incident date: Feb 18, 2022
Component failure: Winntec Model 6020 two stage propane regulator,I have regulator Regulator failed and has been recalled by many major RV manufacturers. Extreme fire hazard if regulator fails to perform and not regulate the amount of pressure coming from the propane tanks. Can result in extreme fla... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK VALVE/GAUGE
Mar 18, 2022
Incident date: Feb 18, 2022
Component failure: Winntec Model 6020 two stage propane regulator,I have regulator Regulator failed and has been recalled by many major RV manufacturers. Extreme fire hazard if regulator fails to perform and not regulate the amount of pressure coming from the propane tanks. Can result in extreme fla... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jun 28, 2021
Incident date: Jun 28, 2021
I was traveling ~65 mph towing my camper when one of the tires on the camper threw it's treads off, damaging my camper. I had my wife and two young children in my car coming home from a weekend camping trip. I have diligently tracked the mileage I've put on the camper tires and there are ~6810 mil... Read more
TRAILER HITCHES
Jun 2, 2021
Incident date: Feb 12, 2020
The contact owns a 2017 Forest River Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V844000 (Trailer Hitches). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact first contacted an unknown dealer for the recal... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 16, 2021
Incident date: Mar 15, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V654000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOB LEDFORD'S ADVENTURE MOTORHOMES LOCATED AT 1198 BOB LEDFORD DR, GRE... Read more
WHEELS
Nov 7, 2020
Incident date: Nov 6, 2020
WHILE TOWING MY RV AT 50 MPH I HEARD A LOUD BANG. MY TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SOUNDED AN ALARM. I PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STOP. I ONLY TRAVELED ABOUT 10 MILES ON THIS TRIP BEFORE GETTING THE BLOW OUT.*DT*JB
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 7, 2020
Incident date: Aug 17, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V844000 (TRAILER HITCHES). THE TRAILER WAS TAKEN TO TRAILERCRAFT INC (222 W 92ND AVE, ANCHORAGE, AK 99515) WHERE THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2019 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE
5 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
| 210000 TRAILER HITCHES | 1 |
| 134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 1 |
511009
Apr 30, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Sealant may not have properly applied consistently in the wheel-well area of the vehicle.
511009
Apr 30, 2019
200000 WHEELS
Sealant may not have properly applied consistently in the wheel-well area of the vehicle.
511008
Apr 29, 2019
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
A limited number of outer dome skylights (V1422CLOD/V1422BROD/V1422WHOD) have displayed cracks soon after installation. Cracks may originate at the flange of the skylight and extend outward. This issue has been known to occur within 2 weeks
511008
Apr 29, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
A limited number of outer dome skylights (V1422CLOD/V1422BROD/V1422WHOD) have displayed cracks soon after installation. Cracks may originate at the flange of the skylight and extend outward. This issue has been known to occur within 2 weeks
750864
Oct 31, 2018
210000 TRAILER HITCHES
MORryde wants to add a decal to their ?Orbital? hitch head that indicates the hitches GVWR as 16,000#
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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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
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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 (current) | 6 | 11 | |
| 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 | 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 |