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Forest River Cherokee recalls and problems

35 recalls and 160 owner complaints for 27 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
35
Complaints
160
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
13

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Forest River Cherokee by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2026 Cherokee120000
2025 Cherokee410000
2024 Cherokee110000
2023 Cherokee130000
2022 Cherokee6230100
2021 Cherokee3501300
2020 Cherokee7140100
2019 Cherokee690000
2018 Cherokee8140300
2017 Cherokee6111200
2016 Cherokee330000
2015 Cherokee260000
2014 Cherokee350000
2013 Cherokee320000
2012 Cherokee120000
2011 Cherokee200000
2010 Cherokee210000
2009 Cherokee210000
2008 Cherokee210000
2007 Cherokee200000
2006 Cherokee250210
2005 Cherokee220000
2004 Cherokee210100
2003 Cherokee310000
2002 Cherokee100000
2001 Cherokee100000
2000 Cherokee120000

Most reported Forest River Cherokee problems

Problem areaReports
Tires45
Structure38
Unknown or Other25
Equipment23
Suspension23
Wheels18
Electrical System16
Service Brakes3
Power Train3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2

All Forest River Cherokee recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
26V-039Jan 23, 20262026Electrical SystemForest River, Inc.
25V-307May 9, 20252025StructureForest River, Inc.
25V-245Apr 14, 20252024–2025StructureForest River, Inc.
24V-563Jul 26, 20242025EquipmentForest River, Inc.
24V-531Jul 12, 20242025Trailer HitchesForest River, Inc.
24V-003Jan 5, 20242020Equipment, StructureForest River, Inc.
23V-226Mar 31, 20232023EquipmentForest River, Inc.
22V-556Jul 29, 20222022EquipmentForest River, Inc.
22V-486Jul 8, 20222022EquipmentForest River, Inc.
22V-243Apr 13, 20222021–2022EquipmentForest River, Inc.
22V-135Mar 8, 20222022Equipment, Electrical SystemForest River, Inc.
22V-012Jan 14, 20222022Equipment, TiresForest River, Inc.
21V-877Nov 12, 20212021–2022EquipmentForest River, Inc.
20V-654Oct 26, 20202019–2021Electrical SystemForest River, Inc.
20V-075Feb 12, 20202020Equipment, TiresForest River, Inc.
19V-844Nov 25, 20192018–2020Trailer HitchesForest River, Inc.
19V-785Nov 1, 20192020EquipmentForest River, Inc.
19V-668Sep 20, 20192020Electrical SystemForest River, Inc.
19V-453Jun 14, 20192019–2020EquipmentForest River, Inc.
19V-355May 10, 20192018–2019EquipmentForest River, Inc.
19V-085Feb 8, 20192019EquipmentForest River, Inc.
18V-752Oct 25, 20182018–2019EquipmentForest River, Inc.
18V-186Mar 21, 20182017–2018EquipmentForest River, Inc.
18V-066Jan 22, 20182018Exterior LightingForest River, Inc.
18V-034Jan 11, 20182017–2018Electrical SystemForest River, Inc.
17V-838Dec 21, 20172015–2018Electrical SystemForest River, Inc.
17V-756Nov 22, 20172003–2018EquipmentForest River, Inc.
17V-237Apr 7, 20172007–2011EquipmentForest River Inc.
17V-171Mar 14, 20172017EquipmentForest River, Inc.
16V-579Aug 3, 20162017Tires, SuspensionForest River, Inc.
15V-650Oct 13, 20152013–2014EquipmentForest River, Inc.
15V-231Apr 20, 20152016SuspensionForest River, Inc.
13V-203May 17, 20132013–2014EquipmentForest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm…
08V-346Jul 7, 20082003–2006EquipmentForest river is recalling certain my 2003-2006 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation.
07V-085Mar 5, 20072000–2003EquipmentCertain recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Forest River Cherokee?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2021 Forest River Cherokee has the most reports (50). Check the 2021 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Forest River Cherokee have?

NHTSA lists 35 safety recalls covering Forest River Cherokee model years 2000–2026.

What are the most common Forest River Cherokee problems?

Owners report tires, structure, unknown or other problems most often.