Forest River Cherokee recalls
35 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Forest River Cherokee, across model years 2003–2026. Every recall repair is free at any Forest River dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Cherokee by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Forest River Cherokee model years, the 2018 has the most recalls (8); the 2021 drew the most owner complaints (51).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Forest River Cherokee model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | no data |
| 2004 | 1 | no data |
| 2005 | 1 | no data |
| 2006 | 1 | no data |
| 2007 | 2 | no data |
| 2008 | 2 | no data |
| 2009 | 2 | no data |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 | no data |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 | 5 |
| 2015 | 2 | 7 |
| 2016 | 4 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 | 12 |
| 2018 | 8 | 14 |
| 2019 | 6 | 9 |
| 2020 | 7 | 16 |
| 2021 | 4 | 51 |
| 2022 | 6 | 23 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 | 2 |
Forest River Cherokee recalls by model year
Most common Forest River Cherokee problems
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Latest Forest River Cherokee recalls
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE (2026) recall — Electrical System
Forest River recalls 2026 Cherokee trailers with potentially unsafe wiring that could cause fire without over-current protection. Owners must contact dealers for free repairs by March 4, 2026.
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE (2025) recall — Structure
Forest River recalls 2025 Cherokee travel trailers with missing emergency exit windows that could delay evacuation during emergencies. Owners must contact dealers for free window installation.
- FOREST RIVER SALEM (2025) recall — Structure
Forest River is recalling certain 2024-2025 fifth wheel and travel trailers where steps can detach while in use, increasing injury risk. Owners should contact customer service for free repairs or replacements.
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE (2025) recall — Equipment
Forest River is recalling 2025 Cherokee travel trailers with a screw in microwave that can cause electrical arcing and fire. Owners must have microwave inspected and replaced by dealers free of charge.
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE (2025) recall — Trailer Hitches
Forest River recalls 2024-2025 Cherokee travel trailers with Pacific Rim couplers that may fail under load, risking crashes. Owners must have hitch inspected and replaced if needed.
Recall timeline
When the Forest River Cherokee recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Forest River Cherokee problems & complaints
Owners have filed 157 complaints with NHTSA about the Forest River Cherokee; the most reported area is tires. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
- Owner complaints
- 157
- Service bulletins (TSBs)
- 7+
- Crashes / fires reported
- 2 / 10
- Defect investigations
- 0
See Forest River Cherokee complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
What to do if your Forest River Cherokee is recalled
- Confirm it’s yours. Recalls cover ranges of VINs, so check your VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
- Heed any warning. A do-not-drive or park-outside recall applies until the repair is done.
- Call a Forest River dealer with your VIN and book the repair. It’s free by law, whatever the vehicle’s age.
- Ask about a loaner or tow if parts are back-ordered or the vehicle isn’t safe to drive.
- Paid for the same fix already? Keep the receipt and ask Forest River about reimbursement.
Every Forest River Cherokee recall, by model year
2025 Forest River Cherokee — 4 recalls
2022 Forest River Cherokee — 6 recalls
2021 Forest River Cherokee — 4 recalls
2020 Forest River Cherokee — 7 recalls
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE (2020) recall — Structure
- COACHMEN VIKING (2020) recall — Equipment
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE (2020) recall — Electrical System
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE (2020) recall — Trailer Hitches
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE (2020) recall — Electrical System
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE (2020) recall — Equipment
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE (2020) recall — Equipment
2019 Forest River Cherokee — 6 recalls
2018 Forest River Cherokee — 8 recalls
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE (2020) recall — Trailer Hitches
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE (2019) recall — Equipment
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE (2018) recall — Electrical System
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE (2019) recall — Equipment
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE (2018) recall — Equipment
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE (2018) recall — Exterior Lighting
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE (2018) recall — Electrical System
- COACHMEN PRISM (2018) recall — Equipment
2017 Forest River Cherokee — 6 recalls
2016 Forest River Cherokee — 4 recalls
2015 Forest River Cherokee — 2 recalls
2014 Forest River Cherokee — 3 recalls
2013 Forest River Cherokee — 3 recalls
2011 Forest River Cherokee — 2 recalls
2010 Forest River Cherokee — 2 recalls
2009 Forest River Cherokee — 2 recalls
2008 Forest River Cherokee — 2 recalls
2007 Forest River Cherokee — 2 recalls
Forest River Cherokee recall questions
How many recalls does the Forest River Cherokee have?
We have 35 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Forest River Cherokee, covering model years 2003–2026. The most recent was issued Jan 23, 2026 (Electrical System).
Which Forest River Cherokee model year has the most recalls?
The 2018 Forest River Cherokee has the most, with 8 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
What are the most common Forest River Cherokee recall problems?
By system: Equipment (19), Electrical System (6), Structure (3), Trailer Hitches (2).
Is it safe to drive a recalled Forest River Cherokee?
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
How do I check if my Forest River Cherokee has an open recall?
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Forest River dealer can also look it up.
Are Forest River Cherokee recall repairs free?
Yes. Federal law requires Forest River to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Forest River dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.
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