2009 Forest River Cherokee problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2009 Forest River Cherokee.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Equipment #17V237000 · 2017 · 579 units
Problem: Forest river inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2007-2011 cherokee recreational trailers. the federal placards on these vehicles incorrectly state a gross axle weight rating (gawr) of 3,970 lbs., when the actual capacity is 3,500 lbs. the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) is also incorrect. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
Risk: The incorrect information may result in a user unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of the crash.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the federal placard with corrected one, free of charge. the recall began on may 31, 2017. owners may contact forest river at 1-260-593-4001 extension 17119. forest river's number for this recall is 17-04042017-0367.
Equipment #17V756000 · 2017 · 365,885 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2003-2018 forest river berkshire, charleston, rockport, cedar creek, cherokee, riverstone, salem, sandpiper, sierra, vengeance, wildcat, wildwood, xlr boost, cargo mate, continental cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 coachmen mirada, pursuit, concord, leprechaun, freelander, orion and prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 coachmen apex and catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 shasta oasis and revere recreational trailers, equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. these extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguishe
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on december 27, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information. forest river's number for thi
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 1 NHTSA owner complaint. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2009 Forest River Cherokee have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2009 Cherokee. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2009 Forest River Cherokee problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is power train.