CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Forest River Cherokee has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Wheels (6 reports).
2018 Forest River Cherokee recalls
Trailer Hitch Coupler May Fail, Allowing Trailer to Detach
Certain travel trailers from 2018 through 2020 have a trailer hitch coupler whose gross vehicle weight rating is lower than the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating.
Incorrect Weight Label Could Lead to Overloading and Crashes
Certain 2018-2019 Forest River Cherokee travel trailers may have a Federal Placard, the certification label that lists axle rating, cargo carrying capacity, and tire and wheel combination information, that contains incorrect figures.
Awning Arm Can Detach From Trailer Wall, Raising Injury Risk
Some 2018-2019 Cherokee Alpha Wolf and 2019 Cherokee Arctic Wolf recreational trailers may have awnings mounted with fasteners that are too short or too few in number.
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.
Trailer side lights and reflectors may be misplaced or missing, raising crash risk
Certain trailers have amber side marker lights mounted farther back than required, and some may be missing the side reflex reflectors that sit near the middle of the vehicle.
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.
Most common 2018 Forest River Cherokee problems
Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Firerelated | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
What owners report
Castle Rock ST Radial ST 226 - Tire Size 205/75R14 - Load Range C - This tire had never been used and was stored with a cover over it - on the back of our camper. The tire blew - see attached pictures - when it was not in use. Concern - someone could have been hurt - and we have 4 more of these tires on our camper. Am concerned after reading all the reviews - this will happen to the other 4 tires while we are in transit.
The contact owns a 2018 Forest River Cherokee equipped with Castle Rock tires, the Tire Line was unavailable , ST205/75R15, DOT Number was unavailable. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger tire exploded. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The tires were original tires. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.
After purchasing the travel trailer near Chicago, and returning to Kentucky, I noticed that the tires were rubbing the wheel well above them, on one side. The tires had worn through the cover, and had made burn marks on the wood frame. A local dealer replaced the leaf springs on that side under warranty in the summer of , and replaced the covering material above the tires. Recently, I noticed that all four tires are rubbing above the wheel well, and have worn through the cover and insulation, exposing the floor. There is only 1" to 1-1/2" of clearance between the tires and the wheel well. The trailer weighs 5799 lbs dry, has approx. 1,900 lbs payload, and approx 7,800 GVWR. It has two 350
On June 12, 2022 my husband and I were towing our 5th wheel on 99W in Salem/KeizerOregon about 4pm when a car on our left waved us down saying that we had a wobbly tire on the passenger side of the 5th wheel. We got off onto Cherry Lane and pulled over to inspect and could not readily determine the problem. We went to our final destination for the night Keizer Elks which was a mile down the road. It appeared the core of the rim had separated from the rest of the rim. We had Les Schwab a local tire service come over to our 5th wheel the next morning and the repair tech had never seen this before. Tire was replaced and put on a new rim. The original rim is not welded all the way around. Just
TWO TIRE TRAILERS BLEW UP GOING DOWN THE INTERSTATE FROM A CAMPING TRIP. FIRST TIRE BLEW APART AFTER LEAVING THE CAMP SITE AROUND 15 MINS DOWN THE ROAD. 2ND TIRE BLEW WHEN WE WERE STANDING STILL REPLACING THE OTHER TIRE. THIS IS A SINGLE AXLE TRAILER WITH TWO TIRES. 205-75-R14 CASTLE ROCK WITH 65PSI AND LESS THAN 2,000 MILES. TIRES WERE ON TRAILER FOR JUST OVER 2 YEARS.
2018 Forest River Cherokee questions
Does the 2018 Forest River Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2018 Forest River Cherokee: Trailer Hitch Coupler May Fail, Allowing Trailer to Detach; Incorrect Weight Label Could Lead to Overloading and Crashes; Awning Arm Can Detach From Trailer Wall, Raising Injury Risk; Propane leak from loose refrigerator valve screw can cause fire; Trailer side lights and reflectors may be misplaced or missing, raising crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Forest River Cherokee?
Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Wheels (6), Unknown Or Other (3), Tires (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 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.