2022 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2022 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE has 2 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues with the Castle Rock brand spare tire, which exploded while the camper was parked. The tire was mounted on the spare carrier and covered to protect it from the sun and was never in contact with the ground.
Common Issues
- Spare tire explosion. Castle Rock brand spare tire exploded while the camper was stationary and mounted on the spare carrier despite being covered from sun exposure.
There are 6 recalls affecting various systems including labels, tires, electrical components, and the LP gas system. These recalls address safety-related defects that could increase risks of crashes or fires.
Recalls
- Tire and loading information label. Recall 22V012000 affects 82 vehicles. The placard label indicates incorrect rim information, risking improper replacement tire installation and increasing crash risk. Forest River will mail replacement placards at no cost.
- Shore power inlet wiring. Recall 22V135000 involves 1009 vehicles. The wire cord on the 50AMP shore power inlet may be loose, causing electrical shorts and fire hazards. Dealers will replace the shore cord inlet free of charge.
- LP gas quick disconnect fittings. Recall 22V243000 covers 99,190 vehicles. Cracked quick disconnect fittings may cause gas leaks, raising fire risk near ignition sources. Dealers will replace the fittings and perform LP system checks without charge.
- Federal placard tire size and GAWR. Recall 21V877000 applies to 31 vehicles. Incorrect tire size and Gross Axle Weight Rating on the placard could lead to overloading and loss of vehicle control. Forest River will send corrected placards to owners free of cost.
Owners with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues on the 2022 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE may have rights under applicable state lemon laws and should consider consulting with a qualified attorney.
2022 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE Summary
2022
Model Year
2
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
100312
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2022 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE
99190 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
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 the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
2022 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE
1009 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Coachmen Catalina, Aurora, Apex, Freedom Express, Spirit, Work N Play, Forest River XLR Toy Hauler, Vengeance, Sabre, Cherokee, and Cardinal travel trailers and fifth wheels. The wire cord that connects to the back of the 50AMP shore power inlet may be loose.
Risk: Loose wires may contact each other and cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
2022 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE
82 vehicles affected
TIRES
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Cherokee Toy Hauler vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information placard label may indicate incorrect rim information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars" and 567, "Certification."
Risk: The vehicle operator may install incorrect replacement tires that do not fix properly on the rim, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE
31 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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.
Complaints
2022 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE
ID: 2088853TIRES
Castle Rock brand spare tire exploded. Camper was parked. It was on the spare carrier, has always been covered to protect it from the sun. I has never been on the ground.
2022 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE
ID: 2088852WHEELS
Castle Rock brand spare tire exploded. Camper was parked. It was on the spare carrier, has always been covered to protect it from the sun. I has never been on the ground.