CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Forest River Cherokee has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (5 reports).
2017 Forest River Cherokee recalls
Propane leak from loose refrigerator valve screw can cause fire
A loose or missing screw on the propane gas valve test port of the Norcold N306 mini refrigerator can allow propane to leak out when the refrigerator runs in gas mode.
Wiring error can overheat and cause electrical fire
On certain travel trailers, a 14 gauge and a 12 gauge neutral wire for the 110V air conditioning were connected to the same lug on the 120V panel neutral bus bar.
Pinched trailer wiring can short circuit and cause fire
Certain 2015-2018 Forest River Cascade and Cherokee recreational trailers may have had their wiring routed improperly.
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.
Wrong tire size on placard could lead to unsafe replacement tires
The tire and rim information on the federal certification placard of certain 2017 Cherokee recreational trailers is incorrect.
Tire May Rub Trailer Body, Risking Sudden Blowout
Certain 2017 Cherokee recreational trailers built between April 15, 2016 and July 28, 2016 may not have enough clearance between the bottom of the trailer and the top of the tire.
Most common 2017 Forest River Cherokee problems
Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 5 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Wheels | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
Leaf spring fractured and failed twice on the same side of RV following NTHSA mandated recall repair 16V579, and safety modification kit part# 425750. This time the leaf spring failure caused the tire to rub the wheel well and create enough friction to start the interior wheel well carpeting and a garment bag on there to ignite and smolder filling the interior cabin with smoke. Contacted manufacturer Forest River regarding this issue and to obtain information including torque settings and recall kit spacer dimensions on their installed recall modification kit. After not hearing back from Andrew at Forest River- Cherokee customer service for a week regarding (claim reference # [XXX]) I con
Driving through construction zone on 70 at 70/71 interchange and tire exploded. 2nd one to explode on same side of the camper. First was a while ago but damaged tire was the same condition as this one.
All the bolts holding camper on frame were loose & 2 we're missing... Screws around slide out loose. Causing the side to split.
The contact owns a 2017 Forest River Cherokee Toy Hauler. The contact stated that he was informed by an independent mechanic that the box on the rooftop of the RV frame had detached and slipped to the passengerâs side of the RV. The contact also stated that the sliding door inside the RV had pierced the ceiling of the RV. The dealer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The RV was taken to a second dealer United RV Center (5100 Airport Fwy, Haltom City, TX 76117) who diagnosed that the substructure of the RV was not cut and aligned properly which caused the box on the rooftop to slip due to vibration while driving the RV. The manufacturer was made awar
I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO ARRANGE FOR MY DEALER TO FIX THIS PROBLEM SINCE 11/16/20. I ALSO CALLED 01/02/21,ON 3/05/21 I PERSONALLY STOP IN . EACH TIME WAS TOLD THEY WOULD ORDER PART. I CONTACTED A MANAGER ON 05/04 - WE HAVE BEEN TEXTING - STILL NO ACTION. RECALL:16V579
2017 Forest River Cherokee questions
Does the 2017 Forest River Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2017 Forest River Cherokee: Propane leak from loose refrigerator valve screw can cause fire; Wiring error can overheat and cause electrical fire; Pinched trailer wiring can short circuit and cause fire; Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire; Wrong tire size on placard could lead to unsafe replacement tires. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Forest River Cherokee?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (5), Structure (4), Wheels (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 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.