2005 Forest River Cherokee Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2005 Forest River Cherokee has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Structure (1 report).

2Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Cherokee?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2005 Forest River Cherokee recalls

Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire

Recall 17V756Nov 22, 2017365,885 vehicles affected

Some fire extinguishers installed in certain recreational vehicles, cargo trailers and restroom trailers may have clogged internals, so they may not discharge as expected or may need excessive force to activate.

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Recall 08V346Jul 7, 2008107,417 vehicles affected

Most common 2005 Forest River Cherokee problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Structure1
Electrical System1

What owners report

2018-03-02, Electrical System
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
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 USABLE WE ARE TRYING TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER BUT THEY ARE NOT RESPONDING. WE ARE UNABLE TO MOVE THE TRAILER IT IS UNSAFE AND WOULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF IT WAS TOWED ANYWHERE EVEN FOR REPAIRS. *TR

2005 Forest River Cherokee questions

Does the 2005 Forest River Cherokee have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2005 Forest River Cherokee: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Forest River Cherokee?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Forest River Cherokee has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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