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Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf problems & recalls

NHTSA records for 2015–2020: 2 recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints. Pick a model year.

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YearRecallsComplaints
201501
201622
201701
202002

What owners complain about (all years)

Structure2
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Equipment1
Wheels1
Tires1

Recent recalls

Suspension #15V359000 · 2015 · 1,497 units

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016 evo, salem, sandstorm, shockwave, stealth, wildwood, cherokee grey wolf, wildcat maxx, vibe, r-pod, and surveyor trailers. in the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.

Risk: If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. the recall began on june 25, 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-909-873-3777. forest river's number for this recall is 51-05142015-0037.

Suspension #15V231000 · 2015 · 691 units

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016 amera-lite attx and wattx, forest river cherokee, cherokee grey wolf, cherokee wolf pup, salem, salem laminated, salem limited edition, vengeance, wildwood, wildwood laminated, and wildwood limited edition, cargo mate blazer, e series, e series wedge, eliminator, and qualifier, continental cargo auto master, elite series, tailwind and value hauler, coachmen catalina and freedom express, palomino puma and us cargo patriot x, phantom, trail & sport and trail master trailers manufactured march 1, 2015, to march 31, 2015. in the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.

Risk: If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. the recall began on june 16, 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-453-6064. forest river's number for this recall is 51-03312015-0025.

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