2015 Forest River Cherokee
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Structure is the leading concern among 6 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 7th highest complaint count among 11 Cherokee model years with reports.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Electrical system, wiringDec 21, 2017
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Cascade and Cherokee recreational trailers. The trailer wiring may have been improperly routed, allowing the wires to be pinched between the chassis and the vehicle body.
Pinched wires may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers, rerouting the wires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8072. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-0456.
Campaign 17V838000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentNov 22, 2017
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 extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
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 this recall is 51-0544.
Campaign 17V756000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: other or unspecified
2 reports, newest first. Show all
Other or unspecified, May 25, 2016
WHEN I HAVE THE AIR CONDITIONER RUNNING IN THE TRAVEL TRAILER, AND HAVE THE HOT WATER HEATER ON USING PROPANE THE RV FILLS UP WITH CARBON MONOXIDE. IT SETS OFF BOTH MY ALARMS. I HAD A TECH LOOK AT IT BUT COULD NOT FIND OUT WHERE THE FUMES ARE COMING IN FROM. IT LOOKS LIKE A DESIGN FLORE OF THE MANUFACTURER, FOREST RIVER. SO FAR THEY HAVE BEEN NO HELP. THE UNIT IS STATIONARY IN AN RV PARK.
Other or unspecified, Jan 26, 2016
ONE WEEK AFTER TAKING DELIVERY OF FOREST RIVER TRAVEL TRAILER, I TOWED THE TRAVEL TRAILER TO A LAKE THAT WAS 90 MILES FROM HOME. FORTY FIVE MILES INTO THE DRIVE, AT A STRAIGHT STRETCH OF STATE HIGHWAY MN-47 THAT HAD A HUMP IN THE ROAD, THE TOW VEHICLE AND TRAILER UNDULATED CAUSING THE TRAILER TO BECOME UNHOOKED FROM THE TOW HITCH. THE TRAILER CONTINUED TO BE TOWED UNTIL I COULD GET TO A SAFE SPOT TO PULL OVER WITH THE TRAILER TO BE RE-HITCHED. I BROUGHT THE TRAILER TO THE DEALER AND LEFT THE TOW HITCH FOR THEIR ASSESSMENT. THE CONCLUSION WAS THAT THE CLINCH BOLT ON THE TRAILER TONGUE WAS NOT TIGHTENED ADEQUATELY FROM THE MANUFACTURER, ALLOWING THE TONGUE TO BECOME UNHITCHED FROM THE BALL HITCH. THE TRAILER TONGUE FRAME IS NOW GROUND DOWN SIGNIFICANTLY. FOREST RIVER WILL NOT REPAIR THIS INCIDENT DUE TO POSSIBLE DISBELIEF. ANOTHER COMPLAINT IS THAT THE FRAME IS SAID TO BE GALVANIZED BUT THERE ARE NUMEROUS SURFACE RUST LOCATIONS BUILDING UP WHERE SALT IS KICKED UP NEAR THE WHEEL WELLS. I HAVEN'T BOTHERED TO COMPLAIN SINCE I DIDN'T WANT TO MISS OUT ON THE FISHING SEASON AT THE TIME. IT IS NOW FISHING SEASON AGAIN AND HAVE BEEN REMINDED OF MY ISSUES.