2020 Forest River Cherokee recalls and problems
The 2020 Forest River Cherokee has 7 safety recalls and 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2020 Forest River Cherokee vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2020 Forest River Cherokee recalls
Recall 24V-003: Equipment, Structure
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.
Recall 20V-654: Electrical 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.
Recall 20V-075: Equipment, Tires
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.
Recall 19V-844: Trailer 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.
Recall 19V-785: Equipment
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.
Recall 19V-668: Electrical System
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.
Recall 19V-453: Equipment
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.
2020 Forest River Cherokee problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 5 | |
| Tires | 4 | |
| Suspension | 3 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 3
- Electrical System › Ignition — 1
- Structure › Body › Roof and Pillars — 1
- Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer › Safety Lockout — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 250 miles (median of owner reports).
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 2020 Forest River Cherokee complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Forest River Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2020 Forest River Cherokee: 24V-003 (equipment, structure), 20V-654 (electrical system), 20V-075 (equipment, tires), 19V-844 (trailer hitches), 19V-785 (equipment) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Forest River Cherokee?
Owners report structure problems most often (5 reports), followed by tires (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 250 miles.
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.