2017 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2017 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to recall notifications and safety components rather than specific functional or performance problems.
The recalls for this model cover various safety and equipment systems. They affect components including tires, suspension, electrical wiring, labels, propane valves, and fire extinguishers.
- Tires and suspension. Recall 16V579000 affects 230 vehicles. The clearance between the trailer bottom and tires may be insufficient, causing tire damage. A damaged tire may deflate unexpectedly, increasing the risk of loss of control and crash. Dealers will install a bolt on lift kit free of charge.
- Incorrect tire labels. Recall 17V171000 covers 14 trailers with incorrect Federal Placard information showing wrong tire and rim sizes. This mislabeling may cause installation of incorrect replacement tires, raising crash risk. Dealers will provide corrected placards free of charge.
- Electrical wiring routing. Recall 17V838000 affects 3,297 trailers with possibly pinched wiring between chassis and body, risking shorts and fire. Dealers will inspect and reroute wiring if necessary at no cost.
- Air conditioner wiring. Recall 18V034000 impacts 223 trailers where two neutral wires are connected to the same lug, potentially causing overheating and electrical fires. Dealers will relocate wires free of charge.
- Propane gas valve screws. Recall 18V186000 involves 448 trailers equipped with Norcold N306 mini refrigerators that may have loose or missing propane gas valve test port screws. This can cause propane leaks and fire risk. Dealers will tighten or install screws at no cost.
- Fire extinguishers. Recall 17V756000 applies to 365,885 trailers with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button extinguishers that may clog or require excessive force to activate. Nozzle detachment risk might cause injury and extinguisher failure. Owners will be instructed to contact Kidde for replacement extinguishers free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, unresolved recall interventions, or safety risks related to defects should consider their rights under state lemon laws for additional protection and remedies.
2017 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE Summary
2017
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
370097
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2017 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE
448 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forest River Cherokee recreational trailers, models CCKT16BF, CCKT16BHS, CCKT16FQ, CCKT16GR, CCKT16GRH, CCKT17RP and CCKT18TO. These vehicles are equipped with Norcold N306 mini refrigerators that may have a loose or missing propane gas valve test port screw, allowing propane to leak out when the refrigerator is used in 'gas' mode.
Risk: A propane leak increases the risk of a fire.
2017 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE
223 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forest River Cherokee travel trailers. On the affected trailers, a 14 gauge and a 12 gauge neutral wire for the 110V Air Conditioning were connected to the same lug in the 120V panel neutral bus bar.
Risk: If both wires were connected to same lug, the smaller wire may overheat and fail due to trying to handle a higher load, thereby increasing the risk of an electrical fire.
2017 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE
3297 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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.
Risk: Pinched wires may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
2017 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE
365885 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2017 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE
14 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Cherokee recreational trailers, model ORCKT244JR-64. The Federal Placard has incorrect tire and rim size information, indicating ST205/75R15C tires with 50 PSI and a rim size of 15X5.5JJ, when the actual combination is ST205/75R14C tires with 50 PSI and a rim size of 14X5.5JJ. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: The incorrect tire information can cause the operator to install the wrong size of replacement tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE
230 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cherokee recreational trailers, models CCKT16BHS, CCKT16FQ and CCKT17CJ, manufactured April 15, 2016, to July 28, 2016. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the bottom of the trailer and the top of the tire and, during use, the tire may make contact, possibly damaging the tire.
Risk: A damaged tire may unexpectedly deflate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.