CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Forest River Cherokee has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (2 reports).
2006 Forest River Cherokee recalls
Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire
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.
Most common 2006 Forest River Cherokee problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
The RV had electrical issues that led to a fire.
MASSIVE PIN BOX FAILURE. THE PART THE KING PING WHICH ATTACHES THE TRUCK TO FIFTH WHEEL. THE PIN BOX METAL SEPARATED AND THE MAIN SUPPORT BEAM BENT AND CRACKED.
I HAD A TIRE FAILURE WHILE MERGING ONTO THE INTERSTATE. THIS IS A TRAILER I BOUGHT USED, AND I REALIZE THAT I AM WAY OUT OF WARRANTY. MY ISSUE IS, THAT THIS UNIT HAS THE WRONG TIRE SIZE, LOAD RANGE, AND WHEEL SIZE. LOOKING AT THE DATE, I ASSUME THEY ARE ORIGINAL TIRES. THEY ARE ST205/75R15 LR C ON 15 X % INCH WHEELS. THE STICKER ON THE SIDE OF THE TRAILER SHOWS THEY SHOULD BE, ST225/75R15 LR D ON 15 X ^ INCH WHEELS. THE STICKER IS OLD AND QUITE FADED, BUT, I CAN READ ENOUGH TO DETERMINE WHAT SHOULD BE THERE. THE TRAILER HAS A GVW OF 10840, AND LR C TIRES DON'T ADD UP TO THAT. I AM IN COMMUNICATION WITH FOREST RIVER, BUT, DO NOT HAVE A SOLID ANSWER YET. IN READING SOME RV FORUMS, IT SEEMS THA
TRAVEL TRAILER PARKED AT RV CAMPSITE. DURING MORNING HOURS, REFRIGERATOR CAUGHT FIRE BEHIND UNIT DURING NORMAL USE. OCCUPANTS SMELLED SMOKE AND CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT. BEFORE FIRE WAS CONTAINED, ENOUGH DAMAGE WAS DONE TO TOTAL TRAVEL TRAILER. REFRIGERATOR IS LOCATED BY DOOR ON UNIT. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED WHILE OCCUPANTS WERE ASLEEP, INJURIES OR DEATH COULD HAVE OCCURRED. WHEN FILING CLAIM WITH INSURANCE COMPANY, WE FOUND THAT THE REFRIGERATOR HAD BEEN RECALLED BY DOMETIC. NO RECALL NOTICE HAD EVER BEEN RECEIVED FROM DOMETIC OR THE DEALER (FUNTIME RV). TRAVEL TRAILER IS A TOTAL LOSS AND EVEN THOUGH DAMAGES ARE COVERED, IF THIS HAD OCCURRED AT A DIFFERENT TIME OR LOCATION, THE RESULTS C
1. TOWING A 27FT. TRAVEL TRAILER IN THE RIGHT LANE OF A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. 2. CARLISLE TRAILER TIRE BLEW ON TRAVEL TRAILER; PULLED OFF ON SHOULDER AND CHANGED WITH SPARE. 3. THE TIRES ARE ~ 2 YEARS OLD WITH ~5000 MILES. FOUND THAT ALL FOUR OF THE TRAILER TIRES ARE DEFECTIVE (1 BLEW, 3 OUT OF ROUND). ALL FOUR WERE REPLACED WITH A DIFFERENT MANUFACTURE'S TIRE. LEARNED ABOUT THE POOR QUALITY OF CARLISLE TRAILER TIRES FROM TIRE DEALERS AND THE INTERNET. LOTS OF STORIES REGARDING CARLISLE TRAILER TIRES BLOWING ON VARIOUS RV WEB SITES (EXAMPLE RV.NET). SENT ALL 4 TIRES TO CARLISLE FOR A WARRANTY CLAIM. WAS TOLD THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED, NO MANUFACTURES DEFECTS, AND A
2006 Forest River Cherokee questions
Does the 2006 Forest River Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2006 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 2006 Forest River Cherokee?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (2), Equipment (2), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 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.