2019 Forest River Cherokee problems & recalls

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018-2019 cherokee alpha wolf and 2019 cherokee arctic wolf recreational trailers. the awnings may have been mounted with fasteners that are insufficient in length and/or quantity, possibly resulting in the awning arm detaching from the wall.

Risk: If the awning arm detaches, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace with the correct fastener, free of charge. the recall began november 27, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-260-499-2100. forest river's number for this recall is 75-0867.

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019 cherokee recreational trailers. the federal placards indicate incorrect tire size information of st205/75r15, when the vehicles are actually equipped with st225/75r15 tires. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims." additionally, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Risk: The incorrect information may cause an operator to install a tire that is insufficient for the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.

Fix: Forest river has notified owners and sent them a new federal placard that has correct tire size information, free of charge. the recall began february 25, 2019. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-541-644-8072, extension 4022. forest river's number for this recall is 64-0948.

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018-2019 cherokee ackt39cl and ackt39rl travel trailers. the federal placard may have incorrect axle rating, cargo carrying capacity, and tire/wheel combination information.

Risk: Due to the incorrect federal placard, an operator may overload the vehicle, which may decrease vehicle stability and increase the risk of crash.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement placards that contain the accurate information, free of charge. the recall began may 28, 2019. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-260-499-2100. forest river's number for this recall is 17a-1012.

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.

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.

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.