2005 Forest River Cherokee problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:frame And Members (1) · Electrical System:ignition (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2017-11-22 · campaign 17V756000 · 365,885 vehicles
Defect: 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 2013-20
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
2018-03-02 · Electrical System:ignition“2005 jeep cherokee. consumer writes in regards to vehicle continues to stall after sensor throttle and solenoid recall repairs. *smd the consumer stated after the ignition switch recall was completed the vehicle malfuntioned. the dealer was notified. *js…”
2009-08-12 · Structure:frame And Members · 5,000 mi“structure failure of toung , a frame of travel trailer. we just purchased a barely used 2005 forest river travel trailer 2 months ago. we were coming home from a short trip when the front of our trailer fell to the ground causing sparks from the trailer dragging on the ground we immediately pulled over and the a frame had bent. the trailer is not u…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.