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2019 Forest River Cherokee

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Feb 19, 2023
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Oct 26, 2020
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 9 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2019 Forest River Cherokee, most frequently naming the other / unspecified, tires & wheels and body & structure categories. 6 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 3 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Other / unspecified444.4%
  • Tires & wheels333.3%
  • Body & structure111.1%
  • Electrical111.1%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

6 campaigns cover this model year

View all 6

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
20V654000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Oct 26, 2020
9,261 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A poor electrical connection can increase the risk of a fire.
The 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.
Forest River, Inc.Manufacturer number 17D-1201View on NHTSA.gov
19V844000

TRAILER HITCHES

Nov 25, 2019
328 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A trailer that detaches from the tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy: 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.
Forest River, Inc.Manufacturer number 64-1114View on NHTSA.gov
19V453000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Jun 14, 2019
70 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The 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.
The remedy: 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.
Forest River, Inc.Manufacturer number 64-1033View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

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Tires & wheels
Filed Feb 19, 2023

Was driving 55mph and the tire just blew apart

NHTSA ID
11508103
Incident
Feb 19, 2023
Tires & wheels
Filed May 24, 2022

The contact owns a 2019 Forester River Cherokee Greywolf equipped with LionsHead Tires, Tire Line: Castle Rock ST226, Tire Size: 205/75/R14, DOT Number: 0418. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the passenger’s side rear tires experienced blowouts. The tires were replaced with the provided spare however, the spare tire also experienced a blowout two minutes later. The contact noticed that the tire was shredded in half. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where all the tires was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate tire failure mileage was 700. The VIN was not available.

NHTSA ID
11465888
Incident
May 15, 2022
Mileage
700 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed May 17, 2022

The contact owns a 2019 Forest River Cherokee. The contact stated while the RV was attached to a pickup truck, the cooktop range was being used and there was smoke coming from under the range. The contact opened the range door and the flames extinguished independently. The contact forwarded details to the manufacturer of the range, who diagnosed the failure with the front panel module. The oven equipment was not repaired or replaced.

NHTSA ID
11465043
Incident
May 14, 2022
Other / unspecified
Filed Mar 18, 2022

Component failure: Winntec Model 6020 two stage propane regulator,I have regulator Regulator failed and has been recalled by many major RV manufacturers. Extreme fire hazard if regulator fails to perform and not regulate the amount of pressure coming from the propane tanks. Can result in extreme flames from appliances and cause fire that can endanger lives. Jayco has issued a recall NHTSA#21V-425TC#2021-367, Highland Ridge#21V-430TC#2021-369,StarcraftRV#21V-431TC#2021-368, and probably numerous other manufacturers. NO warnings or letters of recall have been issued by Forest River to this point that I am aware. When I found out that this model regulator had been recalled by other manufacturers I immediately called Forest River on 3/1/22 and spoke to "Austin" who advised there was no recall based on my VIN. I advised him of my research and he advised that he would consult with "others" about the problem. I called him the next day and he again advised there was nothing he could do since no recall associated with my VIN. Jayco was sending recall notices to owners in August 2021 to take RV to dealer for replacement of regulator. WHY HAS THERE BEEN NO NOTICE TO FOREST RIVER OWNERS REGARDING THIS EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD ON MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THIS REGULATOR?

NHTSA ID
11457343
Incident
Feb 18, 2022
Tires & wheels
Filed Jun 28, 2021

I was traveling ~65 mph towing my camper when one of the tires on the camper threw it's treads off, damaging my camper. I had my wife and two young children in my car coming home from a weekend camping trip. I have diligently tracked the mileage I've put on the camper tires and there are ~6810 miles on the tires which recently passed as part of my annual camper inspection. I also put RV tire covers on the tires when it is parked in my driveway for more than a week to keep the sun off of them and the camper gets stored in an underground mine over the winter. Resulting damage was not bad enough to keep me from driving it home, but I did have to call a tow company to help remove the tire and get the spare on. I will be taking the camper in to the dealer to get the damage fixed and will have to submit it to my insurance company. There were no warning signs that there were issues with the tire.

NHTSA ID
11422682
Incident
Jun 28, 2021
Other / unspecified
Filed Jun 2, 2021

The contact owns a 2017 Forest River Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V844000 (Trailer Hitches). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact first contacted an unknown dealer for the recall repair but was informed that a certified welder was not on-site to perform the recall repair. The contact then contacted a second dealer that was referred by the manufacturer but was informed by the dealer that they were busy and already had a waiting list of customers and were unable to assist. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to another dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ID
11419397
Incident
Feb 12, 2020
Electrical
Filed Mar 16, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V654000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOB LEDFORD'S ADVENTURE MOTORHOMES LOCATED AT 1198 BOB LEDFORD DR, GREER, SC 29651, (864) 848-0098) AND JOHNS RV SALES AND SERVICE / AIRSTREAM SOUTH CAROLINA (165 BUSINESS PARK RD, LEXINGTON, SC 29072, (800) 779-2957) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ID
11403281
Incident
Mar 15, 2021
Other / unspecified
Filed Nov 7, 2020

WHILE TOWING MY RV AT 50 MPH I HEARD A LOUD BANG. MY TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SOUNDED AN ALARM. I PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STOP. I ONLY TRAVELED ABOUT 10 MILES ON THIS TRIP BEFORE GETTING THE BLOW OUT.*DT*JB

NHTSA ID
11373591
Incident
Nov 6, 2020
Mileage
1,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

511009

STRUCTURE; WHEELS

Sealant may not have properly applied consistently in the wheel-well area of the vehicle.

511008

STRUCTURE; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

A limited number of outer dome skylights (V1422CLOD/V1422BROD/V1422WHOD) have displayed cracks soon after installation. Cracks may originate at the flange of the skylight and extend outward. This issue has been known to occur within 2 weeks of installation.

750864

TRAILER HITCHES

MORryde wants to add a decal to their ?Orbital? hitch head that indicates the hitches GVWR as 16,000#

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Forest River Cherokee by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026110—
2025040—
2024110—
2023310—
20222260—
20214930—
20201470—
2019Viewing960—
20181480—
20171160—
2016330—
2015620—
2014530—
2013230—
2012210—
2011020—
2010120—
2009120—
2008120—
2007020—
2006520—
2005220—
2004120—
2003130—
2002010—
2001010—
2000210—
1999110—
1998010—
1997010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.