2023 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2023 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE
The 2023 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Forest River, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipment (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2023 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2023 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE, potentially affecting up to 70 vehicles.
Recall 23V226000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 70 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Cherokee CKT36FBOP Travel Trailers. The safety chains may be insufficient for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) listed on the federal placard, which can allow the trailer to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Consequence: A trailer that detaches from a vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new Federal Placard, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at1-260)-499-2100. Forest River's number for this...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2023 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Driver's side rear: Blew out while at Shaw RV while they were moving it between lots. When I went to pick up the trailer on August 28th, I saw the blown out tire on the spare rack and the spare mounted in its place. Picture below shows the tire blown out. This tire was replaced at Discount Tire in Wake Forest, NC. Passenger side front: We were traveling and arrived at the RV park on Sunday, [XXX]. While placing the chock, I spotted steel belt material visible (picture below). I changed the tire. Monday,[XXX] I drove to get a replacement. Passenger side rear: After mounting the new tire, I decided to check the other two tires. I noticed a bubble forming on the passenger side rear tire. I removed that and the driver's side rear tire and took them to be replaced, also on [XXX]. (no pictures of those two). The three tires were replaced at Discount Tire in Alcoa, TN. While there was no blowout, it would not have been too many more miles before there would have been one, which would have been at highway speeds. All tires were properly inflated and I do have a TPMS system installed. No alerts were displayed. I was not there for the first tire failure. My practice is to drive at no more than 60 mph with occasional speeds of no more than 65 mph on downhill stretches so speed should not have been an issue. There was no road hazard damage. I purchased Goodyear Endurance tires to replace the Castle Rock tires except for the spare. It will be replaced soon, before our next trip. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2023 Forest River Cedar Creek. The contact stated that while the oven was in use, the glass exploded, and shards of glass struck her on the legs. The RV had not yet been taken to an independent mechanic or a local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 800. The VIN was not available.
Safety Rating for the 2023 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2023 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2023 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE
Forest River, Inc. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2023 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
511911 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Chart of Thermostat compatibilities of Furrion products.
641656 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Manufacturing may have connected the freeze sensor wire to the ground of the 110v side of the air conditioner. This may cause the thermostat to become non-operable.
641656 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturing may have connected the freeze sensor wire to the ground of the 110v side of the air conditioner. This may cause the thermostat to become non-operable.
731650 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:MICROWAVE/VENT HOOD
The Over the Range Microwave may not have been installed with the damper door.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2023 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE
- 2018 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 18 complaints
- 2019 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 11 complaints
- 2020 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 19 complaints
- 2021 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 54 complaints
- 2022 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 30 complaints
- 2023 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE (current)
- 2024 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 1 complaint
- 2025 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 0 complaints
- 2026 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 0 complaints
Other FOREST RIVER Models
- FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 183 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 158 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 139 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SALEM — 136 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 100 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SHASTA — 88 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 81 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER WILDCAT — 72 total complaints