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2019 Forest River Cherokee Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 Forest River Cherokee has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 9 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Forest River dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Forest River Cherokee. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2019 Forest River Cherokee owner complaints

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Forest River Cherokee, describing incidents dated February 12, 2020 to February 19, 2023.

Most-cited components

Tires 3 complaints
Equipment 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint
Trailer Hitches 1 complaint
Wheels 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11508103 · Filed February 19, 2023
Was driving 55mph and the tire just blew apart
ODI #11465888 · Filed May 24, 2022
The contact owns a 2019 Forester River Cherokee Greywolf equipped with LionsHead Tires, Tire Line: Castle Rock ST226, Tire Size: 205/75/R14, DOT Number: 0418. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the passenger’s side rear tires experienced blowouts. The tires were replaced…
ODI #11465043 · Filed May 17, 2022
The contact owns a 2019 Forest River Cherokee. The contact stated while the RV was attached to a pickup truck, the cooktop range was being used and there was smoke coming from under the range. The contact opened the range door and the flames extinguished independently. The contact forwarded details…

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Shore Cord Inlet Wiring Insulation May Cause Fire

NHTSA #20V654000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice

Reported October 26, 2020 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 9,261 vehicles

Repair completion: 44.56% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 17D-1201 · Owners notified November 23, 2020

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A poor electrical connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicle GVWR Exceeds GVWR Hitch Coupler

NHTSA #19V844000 · Trailer Hitches · NHTSA notice

Reported November 25, 2019 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 328 vehicles

Repair completion: 46.95% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 64-1114 · Owners notified February 17, 2020 · Vehicles built August 30, 2017 – October 24, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A trailer that detaches from the tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Incorrect Federal Placard Information

NHTSA #19V453000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported June 14, 2019 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 70 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 64-1033 · Owners notified June 24, 2019 · Vehicles built April 27, 2018 – May 30, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Incorrect Federal Placard Information

NHTSA #19V355000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported May 10, 2019 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 3 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 17A-1012 · Owners notified May 28, 2019 · Vehicles built April 20, 2017 – December 31, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Due to the incorrect Federal Placard, an operator may overload the vehicle, which may decrease vehicle stability and increase the risk of crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Incorrect Federal Placards/FMVSS 110 & 567

NHTSA #19V085000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported February 8, 2019 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 10 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 64-0948 · Owners notified February 25, 2019 · Vehicles built January 22, 2019 – January 23, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Awning Arm Fasteners May Come Loose

NHTSA #18V752000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported October 25, 2018 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 3,606 vehicles

Repair completion: 35.25% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 75-0867 · Owners notified November 27, 2018 · Vehicles built July 27, 2018 – September 21, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2019 Forest River Cherokee. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

9 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Forest River Cherokee.

Tires

ODI #11508103

Incident: February 19, 2023 · Filed: February 19, 2023

Was driving 55mph and the tire just blew apart

Tires

ODI #11465888

Incident: May 15, 2022 · Filed: May 24, 2022

The contact owns a 2019 Forester River Cherokee Greywolf equipped with LionsHead Tires, Tire Line: Castle Rock ST226, Tire Size: 205/75/R14, DOT Number: 0418. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the passenger’s side rear tires experienced blowouts. The tires were replaced with the provided spare however, the spare tire also experienced a blowout two minutes later. The contact noticed that the tire was shredded in half. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where all the tires was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate tire failure mileage was 700. The VIN was not available.

Equipment

ODI #11465043

Incident: May 14, 2022 · Filed: May 17, 2022

The contact owns a 2019 Forest River Cherokee. The contact stated while the RV was attached to a pickup truck, the cooktop range was being used and there was smoke coming from under the range. The contact opened the range door and the flames extinguished independently. The contact forwarded details to the manufacturer of the range, who diagnosed the failure with the front panel module. The oven equipment was not repaired or replaced.

Equipment

ODI #11457343

Incident: February 18, 2022 · Filed: March 18, 2022

Component failure: Winntec Model 6020 two stage propane regulator,I have regulator Regulator failed and has been recalled by many major RV manufacturers. Extreme fire hazard if regulator fails to perform and not regulate the amount of pressure coming from the propane tanks. Can result in extreme flames from appliances and cause fire that can endanger lives. Jayco has issued a recall NHTSA#21V-425TC#2021-367, Highland Ridge#21V-430TC#2021-369,StarcraftRV#21V-431TC#2021-368, and probably numerous other manufacturers. NO warnings or letters of recall have been issued by Forest River to this point that I am aware. When I found out that this model regulator had been recalled by other manufacturers I immediately called Forest River on 3/1/22 and spoke to "Austin" who advised there was no recall based on my VIN. I advised him of my research and he advised that he would consult with "others" about the problem. I called him the next day and he again advised there was nothing he could do since no recall associated with my VIN. Jayco was sending recall notices to owners in August 2021 to take RV to dealer for replacement of regulator. WHY HAS THERE BEEN NO NOTICE TO FOREST RIVER OWNERS REGARDING THIS EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD ON MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THIS REGULATOR?

Tires

ODI #11422682

Incident: June 28, 2021 · Filed: June 28, 2021

I was traveling ~65 mph towing my camper when one of the tires on the camper threw it's treads off, damaging my camper. I had my wife and two young children in my car coming home from a weekend camping trip. I have diligently tracked the mileage I've put on the camper tires and there are ~6810 miles on the tires which recently passed as part of my annual camper inspection. I also put RV tire covers on the tires when it is parked in my driveway for more than a week to keep the sun off of them and the camper gets stored in an underground mine over the winter. Resulting damage was not bad enough to keep me from driving it home, but I did have to call a tow company to help remove the tire and get the spare on. I will be taking the camper in to the dealer to get the damage fixed and will have to submit it to my insurance company. There were no warning signs that there were issues with the tire.

Trailer Hitches

ODI #11419397

Incident: February 12, 2020 · Filed: June 2, 2021

The contact owns a 2017 Forest River Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V844000 (Trailer Hitches). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact first contacted an unknown dealer for the recall repair but was informed that a certified welder was not on-site to perform the recall repair. The contact then contacted a second dealer that was referred by the manufacturer but was informed by the dealer that they were busy and already had a waiting list of customers and were unable to assist. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to another dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Electrical System

ODI #11403281

Incident: March 15, 2021 · Filed: March 16, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V654000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOB LEDFORD'S ADVENTURE MOTORHOMES LOCATED AT 1198 BOB LEDFORD DR, GREER, SC 29651, (864) 848-0098) AND JOHNS RV SALES AND SERVICE / AIRSTREAM SOUTH CAROLINA (165 BUSINESS PARK RD, LEXINGTON, SC 29072, (800) 779-2957) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Wheels

ODI #11373591

Incident: November 6, 2020 · Filed: November 7, 2020

WHILE TOWING MY RV AT 50 MPH I HEARD A LOUD BANG. MY TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SOUNDED AN ALARM. I PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STOP. I ONLY TRAVELED ABOUT 10 MILES ON THIS TRIP BEFORE GETTING THE BLOW OUT.*DT*JB

Structure

ODI #11363241

Incident: August 17, 2020 · Filed: October 7, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V844000 (TRAILER HITCHES). THE TRAILER WAS TAKEN TO TRAILERCRAFT INC (222 W 92ND AVE, ANCHORAGE, AK 99515) WHERE THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE TRAILER DISCONNECTED FROM THE VEHICLE AT THE TRAILER HITCH AND VEERED OFF THE SAFETY CHAIN, AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. DUE TO THE FAILURE, SEVERE DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE FRONT END OF THE TRAILER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED ASSISTANCE FROM THE LOCAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND HAD THE TRAILER REATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE. THE TRAILER WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BALL ON THE HITCH THAT WAS SERVICED UNDER THE RECALL WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE TRAILER WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. *BF*JB

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