Every 2021 Forest River Cherokee recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 22V243000
Apr 13, 2022Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Lines and Fittings
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles.
The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
- Risk
- A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.
Full recall details for 22V243000 →Equipment · NHTSA 21V877000
Dec 11, 2021Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cherokee ACKT29TEBL travel trailers. The tire size and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the Federal Placard are incorrect, which could result in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims" and 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- An overloaded vehicle can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Forest River will mail owners a new Federal Placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest Rivers number for this recall is 17A-1439.
Full recall details for 21V877000 →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 →Equipment · NHTSA 20V377000
Jun 26, 2020Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Lines and Fittings
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Cherokee Wolf Pack toyhaulers, model CKF325PACK13. The propane gas line may be routed around sharp edges which may cause a propane leak.
- Risk
- A propane leak can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Forest River will notify owners and dealers will reroute the propane line and/or replace it if necessary, free of charge. This recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 73-1182.
Full recall details for 20V377000 →
2021 Forest River Cherokee complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Forest River Cherokee, reporting 1 crashes, 3 fires. 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
- Tires23
- Structure11
- Unknown Or Other8
- Suspension6
- Electrical System3
- Latches/Locks/Linkages2
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (4)
- Wheels (2)
- Communication (1)
- Structure (1)
Read Forest River Cherokee owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Forest River Cherokee. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“Tire size ST225/75R15 Camper was purchased in 2021. Luckily, it was a dual axle. We left on a cross-country trip in 2023 with the original Castle Rock tires. Tires were in good shape and had good tread and pressure.”
2021 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE WOLF PACKOct 31, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11552910
Fire
“The electric fireplace in our RV caught on fire. A visible flame was seen behind the fireplace glass near the thermostat display on the right side of the fireplace. Visible smoke and burning smell observed from the upper right vents above the control panel buttons.”
2021 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEEOct 18, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11489719
Fire
“On the morning of August 1st, 2022 we were notified by a neighbor of some damage on our 2021 Artic Wolf 5th wheel. After inspection it appeared that a small fire had occurred earlier in the morning- unknown time and it apparently was contained to the one compartment without spreading.”
2021 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEEAug 31, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11482291
“The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pack RV Travel Trailer. The contact stated that after arriving at the campsite, the door to the trailer door would not latch. The contact had to slam the door for the door to latch securely. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted.”
2021 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE WOLF PACKJun 16, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11469597
Crash
“The Kingpin ripped away from the pinbox on our 5th wheel. We were told by some that it appears to be inferior material and/or poor weld. Our truck almost flipped down the hill where our rv landed. Others could have been injured or killed had the RV gone a different direction.”
2021 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEEJun 2, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11419386
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