Known Recalls

Model year record

2021 FOREST RIVER Cherokee

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 71 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V243000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
99,190
Reported to NHTSA
2022-04-13
Owners notified
2022-05-20

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V877000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
31
Reported to NHTSA
2021-11-12
Owners notified
2021-11-29

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

An overloaded vehicle can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V654000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
9,261
Reported to NHTSA
2020-10-26
Owners notified
2020-11-23

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A poor electrical connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Tires23870 mi
Structure: body11—
Unknown or other9—
Suspension7—
Tires: tread/belt4—
Wheels3200 mi
Electrical system2—
Structure2—
Trailer hitches2—
Electrical system: wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles12,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Power train1—
Service brakes1100 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings17,000 mi
Structure: body: door1—
Tires: sidewall1—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1—

The 2020 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. The 2022 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.