Every 2020 Forest River Cherokee recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Structure · NHTSA 24V003000
May 1, 2024Structure:Frame and Members
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Cherokee travel trailers. The draw bar locking mechanism may break, which can cause the front end of the trailer to contact the road.
- Risk
- A trailer that contacts the road during transit increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the Ice Hose swing arm draw bars, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 95-1705.
Full recall details for 24V003000 →Equipment · NHTSA 20V075000
Dec 2, 2020Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Surveyor, NO BO, Cherokee, R. POD, Clipper, Viking, Independence, Puma and East to West trailers. The spare tire carrier U-bolts may fail allowing the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle.
- Risk
- If the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle while in motion, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace U-bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact Surveyor, NO BO, R. and POD customer service at 1-574-642-3119, Independence, Viking, and Clipper customer service at 1-269-467-4600, Puma customer service at -574-642-0606, East and West customer service at 1-574-264-6664 or Cherokee customer service at 1-877-426-5337. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1133.
Full recall details for 20V075000 →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 →Electrical System · NHTSA 19V668000
Sep 20, 2019Electrical System:Wiring
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Cherokee trailers, models CKT16BF-D, CKT16BFH-D, CKT16GR-D and
CKT16GRH-D. The protective paneling may not have been installed around the distribution panel, allowing the distribution panel wiring to be exposed in a storage compartment, which can lead to damage to the panel and wiring.
- Risk
- Damaged distribution panel wiring can increase the risk of electrical shock or fire.
- Fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a divider in the storage compartment to ensure the distribution panel wiring is protected, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 17D-1089.
Full recall details for 19V668000 →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 19V785000
Jan 11, 2019Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Cherokee Alpha Wolf Travel Trailers. The wire supplying the 12V power for the refrigerator may have been connected incorrectly to the circuit breaker.
- Risk
- The incorrectly connected wire may not have overcurrent protection, allowing the wire to melt, increasing the risk of fire.
- Fix
- Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will correct the wiring, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 76-1109.
Full recall details for 19V785000 →
2020 Forest River Cherokee complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Forest River Cherokee, reporting 1 fires. Forest River has issued at least 1 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
- Structure5
- Tires5
- Suspension3
- Electrical System2
- Unknown Or Other2
- Wheels2
Service bulletins by component
Read Forest River Cherokee owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Forest River Cherokee. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“The contact owned a 2020 Forest River Cherokee. The contact stated that while inside the vehicle, while it was parked in the driveway, an abnormal chemical odor was emitting from the interior and exterior of the vehicle.”
2020 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEEJul 9, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11672371
“The contact owns a 2020 Forest River Grey Wolf RV equipped with Castle Rock Tires, Tire Line: Radial ST226, Tire Size: 205/75/R14, DOT Number (Unavailable). The contact stated while performing a daily safety check, she noticed that the front passenger's side tire had experienced a blowout.”
2020 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE GREY WOLFJun 10, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11468629
“There are 2 major defects that we would like to make the NHTSA aware of and feel that the manufacturer should issue a recall and have these issues properly fixed. Our 2020 Forest River camper/ice house has a structural defect and the entire camper is breaking away from the frame.”
2020 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEEDec 19, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11561005
“PURCHASED A BRAND NEW TRAVEL TRAILER FROM GANDER OUTDOORS. TOOK THE CAMPER OUT ON THE FIRST TRIP AND HAD A MASSIVE TIRE BLOW OUT. WE WERE TRAVELING ON A RURAL HIGHWAY, HAPPENED TO NOTICE SMOKE FROM THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR THEN SAW PIECES OF RUBBER FLYING EVERYWHERE.”
2020 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE GREY WOLFJul 25, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11234944
“Was driving at speed 60-65 mile per hour and tire blew out caused severe damage to the trailer.”
2020 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEEJul 10, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11531239
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