CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Forest River Cherokee has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Equipment (4 reports).
2019 Forest River Cherokee recalls
Loose shore cord wiring can cause trailer fire
Certain 2019-2021 Forest River Cherokee recreational trailers may have a shore cord inlet where the wire insulation was not stripped back far enough.
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.
Wrong weight label can lead to trailer overloading and crash risk
The federal certification label on certain Cherokee CKT294BH trailers lists incorrect Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) figures.
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.
Wrong Tire Size on Label Could Lead to Unsafe Tire Choice
The certification label (Federal Placard) on certain 2019 Cherokee recreational trailers lists a tire size of ST205/75R15, but these trailers are actually equipped with ST225/75R15 tires.
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.
Most common 2019 Forest River Cherokee problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 4 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 |
What owners report
Was driving 55mph and the tire just blew apart
The contact owns a 2019 Forester River Cherokee Greywolf equipped with LionsHead Tires, Tire Line: Castle Rock ST226, Tire Size: 205/75/R14, DOT Number: 0418. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the passengerâs side rear tires experienced blowouts. The tires were replaced with the provided spare however, the spare tire also experienced a blowout two minutes later. The contact noticed that the tire was shredded in half. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where all the tires was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate tire failure mileage was 700. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2019 Forest River Cherokee. The contact stated while the RV was attached to a pickup truck, the cooktop range was being used and there was smoke coming from under the range. The contact opened the range door and the flames extinguished independently. The contact forwarded details to the manufacturer of the range, who diagnosed the failure with the front panel module. The oven equipment was not repaired or replaced.
Component failure: Winntec Model 6020 two stage propane regulator,I have regulator Regulator failed and has been recalled by many major RV manufacturers. Extreme fire hazard if regulator fails to perform and not regulate the amount of pressure coming from the propane tanks. Can result in extreme flames from appliances and cause fire that can endanger lives. Jayco has issued a recall NHTSA#21V-425TC#2021-367, Highland Ridge#21V-430TC#2021-369,StarcraftRV#21V-431TC#2021-368, and probably numerous other manufacturers. NO warnings or letters of recall have been issued by Forest River to this point that I am aware. When I found out that this model regulator had been recalled by other manufacturer
I was traveling ~65 mph towing my camper when one of the tires on the camper threw it's treads off, damaging my camper. I had my wife and two young children in my car coming home from a weekend camping trip. I have diligently tracked the mileage I've put on the camper tires and there are ~6810 miles on the tires which recently passed as part of my annual camper inspection. I also put RV tire covers on the tires when it is parked in my driveway for more than a week to keep the sun off of them and the camper gets stored in an underground mine over the winter. Resulting damage was not bad enough to keep me from driving it home, but I did have to call a tow company to help remove the tire an
2019 Forest River Cherokee questions
Does the 2019 Forest River Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2019 Forest River Cherokee: Loose shore cord wiring can cause trailer fire; Trailer Hitch Coupler May Fail, Allowing Trailer to Detach; Wrong weight label can lead to trailer overloading and crash risk; Incorrect Weight Label Could Lead to Overloading and Crashes; Wrong Tire Size on Label Could Lead to Unsafe Tire Choice. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Forest River Cherokee?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (4), Tires (3), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 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.