2026 Forest River Cherokee problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (2)
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:wiring 2026-01-23 · campaign 26V039000 · 247 vehicles
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Cascade, Cherokee, and Campsite Reserve recreational trailers. The 7-way connector may have been incorrectly wired to a breaker without over-current protection.
Risk: Without over-current protection, a short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will correct the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 4, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 95-2019.
What owners report
2026-08-29 · Structure:body“when i arrived at my campground the gray tank fell completely out of the underbelly. when checked it was only being held up by a thin plastic strap. under further investigation the black tank and the 2nd gray tank wasn't secured by anything. also the whole back wall leading to the patio is pulling away from the roof and walls of the rv. it could ha…”
2026-08-11 · Structure:body“there have been numerous issues with our brand new 2026 forest river cherokee wolf pack 24-15 toyhauler. few weeks after the purchase the aluminum side skirt started to peel away from the body of the trailer, submitted for warranty. went to de-winterize, coolant leaked all over the kitchen floor area, plumbing not connected, submitted for warrant…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.