CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Forest River Cherokee has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (5 reports).
2020 Forest River Cherokee recalls
Trailer Hitch Can Break, Letting Front Drop to Road
Certain 2020 Cherokee travel trailers may have a draw bar locking mechanism that can break.
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.
Spare tire carrier can detach while driving
Certain 2019-2020 recreational vehicles and trailers may have spare tire carrier U-bolts that can fail.
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.
Wiring Error Can Melt and Cause Fire in Fridge Circuit
A wire supplying 12-volt power to the refrigerator may have been connected incorrectly to the circuit breaker.
Exposed wiring in storage bay can cause shock or fire
Certain 2020 Forest River Cherokee trailers may be missing protective paneling around the distribution panel.
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.
Most common 2020 Forest River Cherokee problems
Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 5 |
| Tires | 4 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owned a 2020 Forest River Cherokee. The contact stated that while inside the vehicle, while it was parked in the driveway, an abnormal chemical odor was emitting from the interior and exterior of the vehicle. In addition, afterward, a fuel-burning odor was emitted from the interior and exterior of the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed black smoke emitting from the battery area. No warning lights were illuminated. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. The fire department informed the contact that the fire may have started due to a failure of the solar connection. The front end of the vehicle was consumed by the fire. The insurance company was
There are 2 major defects that we would like to make the NHTSA aware of and feel that the manufacturer should issue a recall and have these issues properly fixed. Our 2020 Forest River camper/ice house has a structural defect and the entire camper is breaking away from the frame. We had this confirmed by a service company that specializes in RV frames/wheel alignment. Our camper has had structural issues within 2 years of owning it. We are the original owners (bought Aug 2020) and the camper's wheel well is bowing, the exterior walls on the camper are bowing/wavy, interior walls are bowing/wavy. We have made attempts to work with Forest River to fix this major structural issue, but they have
Was driving at speed 60-65 mile per hour and tire blew out caused severe damage to the trailer.
Castle Rock ST225/75R15 as originally equipped on 2020 Wolf Pup travel trailer. Approximately 4000-5000 miles total on tire. Properly inflated and visually inspected prior to trip. Load estimated at 70% of rating. Tire explosively failed without warning at highway speed. Second tire same brand/model/age/conditions failed in similar circumstance approximately 45 miles later. Wheels destroyed, trailer damaged. Debris showered onto roadway putting others at risk. Control of vehicle and trailer also became a risk to self and others on road. Continued safety risk as I was forced to change tire on side of interstate. Remnant of tires available for inspection on request.
This warning and complaint pertains to recreational vehicle tires, Castle Rock/Lionshead ST 225/75R15. Three tires blew up, exploded, causing damage to the side and underside of the RV. The 4th shows signs of delamination. The tires have a DOT number JUL T. The tires were on an RV purchased new in 2020, less than 3 years old, with less than 5000 miles on them. They were properly inflated at 80 PSI and monitored with temperature and pressure sensors, which gave no warnings. The first tire exploded January 11, 2023. Tires 2 and 3 exploded January 16. The 4th did not explode but it clearly shows signs of delamination. One trip, 4 defective tires within 1000 miles, something is wrong. We hav
2020 Forest River Cherokee questions
Does the 2020 Forest River Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2020 Forest River Cherokee: Trailer Hitch Can Break, Letting Front Drop to Road; Loose shore cord wiring can cause trailer fire; Spare tire carrier can detach while driving; Trailer Hitch Coupler May Fail, Allowing Trailer to Detach; Wiring Error Can Melt and Cause Fire in Fridge Circuit. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Forest River Cherokee?
Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (5), Tires (4), Suspension (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 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.