2008 Forest River Cherokee Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2008 Forest River Cherokee has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

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

2Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2008 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.

Trailer Weight Label Wrong, Risking Overloading and Crash

Recall 17V237Apr 7, 2017579 vehicles affected

Certain recreational trailers from model years 2007 through 2011 have a Federal Certification Placard that lists an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (3,970 lbs.) and an incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

Most common 2008 Forest River Cherokee problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Structure1

What owners report

2011-12-16, Structure
MY PIN BOX FRAME ON MY 2008, FOREST RIVER, CHEROKEE WOLF PACK, MODEL # WP 295, THAT IS MANUFACTURED BY LIPPERT IS EXPERIENCING METAL SEPARATION/TEAR IN THE FRAME THAT IS ALMOST ENTIRELY ENCOMPASSES THE FRAME WORK AND WELDS THAT ARE CRACKED CAUSING A UNSAFE CONDITION WHERE THE TRUCK AND TRAILER COULD BE SEPARATED FROM EACH OTHER DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TR

2008 Forest River Cherokee questions

Does the 2008 Forest River Cherokee have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2008 Forest River Cherokee: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire; Trailer Weight Label Wrong, Risking Overloading and Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Forest River Cherokee?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 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.

Other Forest River Cherokee years

Other 2008 Forest River models