2000 Forest River Cherokee recalls and problems

The 2000 Forest River Cherokee has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Forest River Cherokee vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Forest River Cherokee recalls

Recall 07V-085: Equipment

Reported Mar 5, 2007 · 128,000 vehicles affected · FOREST RIVER, INC.

Problem: Certain recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.

Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Fix: Forest river will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600,

2000 Forest River Cherokee problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Power Train1
Structure1
Tires1

Most reported parts

  • Power Train › Axle Assembly — 1
  • Structure › Frame and Members — 1
  • Tires › Tread/Belt — 1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Forest River Cherokee complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Tires · reported Sep 17, 2003
Second incident of tread separation of tires on travel trailer. First being in the spring of this year. Tires are original equipment tires from forest river trailer company. Trailer is a 2000 year model with over two thirds tread depth left on the tires. The other two OEM tires that were still on the ground at the time of this failure have sighs of tread failure. The tires are carlisle st205 75rx15.
Power Train · reported Oct 26, 2001
The front and rear axle on the left side are faulty causing the tire to lean in at the top and out at the bottom, this also causes tire wear, the dealership is aware of the problem.*akthe consumer believes the vehicle was delivered from the factory with this problem, the consumer now believes that the frame is bent since changing the axles did not correct the problem

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Forest River Cherokee have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Forest River Cherokee: 07V-085 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Forest River Cherokee?

Owners report power train problems most often (1 reports), followed by structure (1).

Are Forest River recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Forest River dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.