2021 Forest River Cherokee problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2021 Forest River Cherokee.
Body type
- Trailer · Camping or Travel Trailer: 49 of 49 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Electrical System #20V654000 · 2020 · 9,261 units
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.
Equipment #21V877000 · 2021 · 31 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2021-2022 cherokee ackt29tebl travel trailers. the tire size and gross axle weight rating (gawr) on the federal placard are incorrect, which could result in the vehicle being overloaded. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110, "tire selection and rims" and 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest river will mail owners a new federal placard, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed november 29, 2021. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-260-499-2100. forest rivers number for this recall is 17a-1439.
Equipment #22V243000 · 2022 · 99,190 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2021-2022 coachmen adrenaline, apex, catalina, freedom express, spirit, east to west alta, della terra, silver lake, forest river cedar creek, cherokee, columbus, flagstaff, impression, ozark, rockwood, sabre, salem, sandstorm, shockwave, stealth, stealth evo, vengeance, vibe, wildwood, xlr toyhauler, palomino puma, prime time avenger, crusader, lacrosse, sanibel, shasta oasis, 2022 coachmen cross trail, prism, forest river aurora, rainier, wildcat, work and play, prime time tracer, 2021-2023 coachmen leprechaun, and 2022-2023 coachmen freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. the quick disconnect fittings in
Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a lp system check, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed may 20, 2022. owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 49 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 2021 Forest River Cherokee have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2021 Cherokee. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2021 Forest River Cherokee problems?
In 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is tires.