2013 Forest River Cherokee Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2013 Forest River Cherokee has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

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

3Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2013 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 Placard Lists Wrong Tire and Axle Specs, Risking Overload

Recall 15V650Oct 13, 201519 vehicles affected

Certain 2013-2014 Cherokee recreational trailers (model T19V, built February 18, 2013 to August 14, 2013) have a Federal placard with incorrect vehicle information.

Equipment

Recall 13V203May 17, 20139,526 vehicles affected

Most common 2013 Forest River Cherokee problems

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

Problem areaReports
Tires1
Suspension1

What owners report

2021-07-19, Suspension
The contact owns a 2013 Forest River Cherokee. The contact stated that the trailer’s single axle was rated for 3,500 pounds while the dry weight of the trailer was listed at 3,069 pounds, not including the accessories on the trailer. The contact stated that the axle was not rated properly for the camper. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. There was no failure milage available.
2014-06-23, Tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE GREY WOLF TRAVEL TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH VAIL SPORT ST LH99 TIRES, SIZE 205/75/D14 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE CRACKED AND THE TREAD WAS SEPARATING. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. NEITHER THE VIN NOR THE DOT NUMBER WAS AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

2013 Forest River Cherokee questions

Does the 2013 Forest River Cherokee have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2013 Forest River Cherokee: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire; Trailer Placard Lists Wrong Tire and Axle Specs, Risking Overload; Equipment. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Forest River Cherokee?

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

How do I check if a recall on my 2013 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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