--- title: "Does my Forest River Cherokee have a recall?" kind: "answer" slug: "does-my-forest-river-cherokee-have-a-recall" url: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/answers/does-my-forest-river-cherokee-have-a-recall" markdownUrl: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/answers/does-my-forest-river-cherokee-have-a-recall.md" --- # Does my Forest River Cherokee have a recall? Recall answers explain official NHTSA recalls and a VIN check. A model-year campaign is not proof a VIN is included. Owner reports are not recalls. NHTSA has recalls on file for the Forest River Cherokee years on this site. Open your year, then confirm the VIN at NHTSA and with a dealer. A campaign on a year does not mean your VIN is included. ## Forest River Cherokee Official recalls for the Forest River Cherokee come from NHTSA. - 2018: NHTSA has 8 recalls on file for this model year. [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/cherokee/2018) - 2019: NHTSA has 6 recalls on file for this model year. [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/cherokee/2019) - 2020: NHTSA has 7 recalls on file for this model year. [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/cherokee/2020) - 2021: NHTSA has 3 recalls on file for this model year. [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/cherokee/2021) - 2022: NHTSA has 6 recalls on file for this model year. [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/cherokee/2022) - 2023: NHTSA has 1 recall on file for this model year. [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/cherokee/2023) - 2024: NHTSA has 1 recall on file for this model year. [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/cherokee/2024) - 2025: NHTSA has 4 recalls on file for this model year. [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/cherokee/2025) - 2026: NHTSA has 1 recall on file for this model year. [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/cherokee/2026) - 26V-039: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Cascade, Cherokee, and Campsite Reserve recreational trailers. The 7-way connector may have been incorrectly wired to a breaker without over-current protection. [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/26V-039) - 24V-531: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Salem, Puma, Wildwood, and 2025 Cherokee travel trailers equipped with certain Pacific Rim brand couplers. The couplers have an incorrect load rating of 14,000 pounds and may be overloaded, causing the hitch to fail. [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-531) - 24V-563: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Cherokee CKT20-0G travel trailers. During installation, an incorrect length screw was used to install the microwave, which allowed the screw to enter the microwave compartment. [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-563) - 25V-245: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Coachmen Catalina, Forest River Aurora, Cascade, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Sandpiper, Sierra, 2025 Campsite Reserve, Impression, Pause, Puma, Sabre, Salem, Vengeance, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers, equipped with a removable step assembly. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach. [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-245) - 25V-307: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Cherokee ACKT271RK travel trailers. These vehicles may not have an emergency exit window installed. [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-307) - 23V-226: 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." [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/23V-226) - 21V-877: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cherokee ACKT29TEBL travel trailers. The tire size and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the Federal Placard are incorrect, which could result in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims" and 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-877) - 22V-012: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Cherokee Toy Hauler vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information placard label may indicate incorrect rim information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars" and 567, "Certification." [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-012) - 22V-135: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Coachmen Catalina, Aurora, Apex, Freedom Express, Spirit, Work N Play, Forest River XLR Toy Hauler, Vengeance, Sabre, Cherokee, and Cardinal travel trailers and fifth wheels. The wire cord that connects to the back of the 50AMP shore power inlet may be loose. [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-135) - 22V-243: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak. [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-243) - 22V-486: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Ozark, Tracer, Sanibel, East to West Della Terra, Silverlake, Forest River Cherokee, Flagstaff, IBEX, RPod, Rockwood, Salem, Sierra, Sandpiper, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation. [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-486) - 22V-556: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation. [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-556) - 20V-654: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Cherokee recreational trailers. The shore cord inlet wiring insulation may not have been sufficiently stripped back, causing a poor connection with the set screw. [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-654) - 19V-453: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cherokee trailers, model CKT294BH. The Federal Placard states incorrect Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information, which may result in the trailer being overloaded. [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/19V-453) - 19V-668: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Cherokee trailers, models CKT16BF-D, CKT16BFH-D, CKT16GR-D and CKT16GRH-D. The protective paneling may not have been installed around the distribution panel, allowing the distribution panel wiring to be exposed in a storage compartment, which can lead to damage to the panel and wiring. [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/19V-668) - 19V-785: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Cherokee Alpha Wolf Travel Trailers. The wire supplying the 12V power for the refrigerator may have been connected incorrectly to the circuit breaker. [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/19V-785) - 19V-844: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Cascade and Cherokee travel trailers. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle exceeds the GVWR of the trailer hitch coupler, potentially resulting in the coupler failing and the trailer detaching. [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/19V-844) - 20V-075: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Surveyor, NO BO, Cherokee, R. POD, Clipper, Viking, Independence, Puma and East to West trailers. The spare tire carrier U-bolts may fail allowing the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle. [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-075) - 24V-003: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Cherokee travel trailers. The draw bar locking mechanism may break, which can cause the front end of the trailer to contact the road. [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-003) - 18V-752: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cherokee Alpha Wolf and 2019 Cherokee Arctic Wolf recreational trailers. The awnings may have been mounted with fasteners that are insufficient in length and/or quantity, possibly resulting in the awning arm detaching from the wall. [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-752) - 19V-085: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Cherokee recreational trailers. The Federal Placards indicate incorrect tire size information of ST205/75R15, when the vehicles are actually equipped with ST225/75R15 tires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Additionally, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/19V-085) - 19V-355: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cherokee ACKT39CL and ACKT39RL travel trailers. The Federal Placard may have incorrect axle rating, cargo carrying capacity, and tire/wheel combination information. [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/19V-355) - 17V-756: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-756) - 17V-838: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Cascade and Cherokee recreational trailers. The trailer wiring may have been improperly routed, allowing the wires to be pinched between the chassis and the vehicle body. [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-838) - 18V-034: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forest River Cherokee travel trailers. On the affected trailers, a 14 gauge and a 12 gauge neutral wire for the 110V Air Conditioning were connected to the same lug in the 120V panel neutral bus bar. [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-034) - 18V-066: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Cherokee recreational trailers. The amber side marker lights are not located as far to the front as feasible on the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicles may also be missing the intermediate side reflex reflectors located at, or near, the midpoint of the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-066) - 18V-186: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forest River Cherokee recreational trailers, models CCKT16BF, CCKT16BHS, CCKT16FQ, CCKT16GR, CCKT16GRH, CCKT17RP and CCKT18TO. These vehicles are equipped with Norcold N306 mini refrigerators that may have a loose or missing propane gas valve test port screw, allowing propane to leak out when the refrigerator is used in 'gas' mode. [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-186) ## Questions ### Does my Forest River Cherokee have a recall? It depends on the year, and then on the VIN. NHTSA has recalls on file for the Forest River Cherokee in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. Check the VIN at NHTSA, then ask a dealer to confirm. A campaign on a model year does not mean your VIN is included. ### Which Forest River Cherokee campaigns does NHTSA have on file? NHTSA lists 26V-039, 24V-531, 24V-563, 25V-245, 25V-307, 23V-226, 21V-877, 22V-012, 22V-135, 22V-243, 22V-486, 22V-556, 20V-654, 19V-453, 19V-668, 19V-785, 19V-844, 20V-075, 24V-003, 18V-752, 19V-085, 19V-355, 17V-756, 17V-838, 18V-034, 18V-066, and 18V-186. Open the matching year page for the summary. A campaign on a year does not mean your VIN is included. ### How do I know if my Forest River Cherokee VIN is included? Enter the VIN at https://www.rigfixhq.com/vin-check to see the make, model, and year, and the campaigns on file for that model year. Confirm the exact VIN at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. A model year on a campaign is not proof your VIN is included. If NHTSA shows a campaign, call a Forest River dealer and ask them to confirm the repair. ### Where are the Forest River Cherokee year pages? Forest River Cherokee has a page for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. Start at the model page, then open the year that matches your RV or tow vehicle. HTML page: https://www.rigfixhq.com/answers/does-my-forest-river-cherokee-have-a-recall