2026 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE

1 recalls, 3 complaints

26V039000 Jan 23, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Cascade, Cherokee, and Campsite Reserve recreational trailers. The 7-way connector may have been incorrectly wired to a breaker without over-current protection.
Consequence
Without over-current protection, a short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will correct the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 4, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 95-2019.
247 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SUSPENSION1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:CHARGER LOW VOLTAGE BATTERY1
STRUCTURE:BODY Aug 29, 2026
Incident date: Aug 3, 2026
When I arrived at my campground the gray tank fell completely out of the underbelly. When checked it was only being held up by a thin plastic strap. Under further investigation the black tank and the 2nd gray tank wasn't secured by anything. Also the whole back wall leading to the patio is pulling a... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:CHARGER LOW VOLTAGE BATTERY Aug 29, 2026
Incident date: Aug 3, 2026
When I arrived at my campground the gray tank fell completely out of the underbelly. When checked it was only being held up by a thin plastic strap. Under further investigation the black tank and the 2nd gray tank wasn't secured by anything. Also the whole back wall leading to the patio is pulling a... Read more
SUSPENSION Aug 11, 2026
Incident date: Aug 11, 2026
The rear suspension oscillates and bounces violently over bumps, expansion joints, broken or uneven pavement, and washboard surfaces. It occurs at highway speed, at normal neighborhood speeds, and while slowing or coming to a stop over rough pavement. The rear suspension does not recover after a bum... 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
200 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
5 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 (current) 1 3
2025 4 0 View
2024 1 1 View
2023 1 3 View
2022 6 32 View
2021 3 57 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 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

Other FOREST RIVER Models

Model Recalls Complaints
34CK-TS 0 0 View
37RL-TS 0 0 View
ACADIA 0 0 View
AHARA TRAVEL TRAILER 0 0 View
ALL AMERICAN SPORT 0 0 View
ALL AMERICAN SPORT RV 0 0 View
ALL AMERICAN SPORT XLR 0 0 View
AMERA-LITE 0 0 View