Every 2019 Forest River Cherokee recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electrical System · NHTSA 20V654000
Oct 26, 2020Electrical System
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A poor electrical connection can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V654000 →Trailer Hitches · NHTSA 19V844000
Nov 25, 2019Trailer Hitches
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A trailer that detaches from the tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V844000 →Equipment · NHTSA 19V355000
Oct 5, 2019Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Due to the incorrect Federal Placard, an operator may overload the vehicle, which may decrease vehicle stability and increase the risk of crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V355000 →Equipment · NHTSA 19V085000
Aug 2, 2019Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- 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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Additionally, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- The incorrect information may cause an operator to install a tire that is insufficient for the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V085000 →Equipment · NHTSA 19V453000
Jun 14, 2019Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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 this recall is 64-1033.
Full recall details for 19V453000 →Equipment · NHTSA 18V752000
Oct 25, 2018Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the awning arm detaches, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V752000 →
2019 Forest River Cherokee complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Forest River Cherokee. Forest River has issued at least 3 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Equipment4
- Tires3
- Electrical System1
- Structure1
- Trailer Hitches1
- Wheels1
Service bulletins by component
- Structure (4)
- Visibility (2)
- Wheels (2)
- Equipment (1)
- Trailer Hitches (1)
Read Forest River Cherokee owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Forest River Cherokee. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“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.”
2019 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEEMay 24, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11465888
“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.”
2019 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEEMay 17, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11465043
“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.”
2019 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEEMar 18, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11457343
“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.”
2019 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEEJun 28, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11422682
“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.”
2019 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEEJun 2, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11419397
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