This has been the second tire to blow out at 55 mph . When they blow its the middle of the tread that does its very unsafe for me and my family. very scary .. yes available for inspection i have pictures it has not been inspected by anyone but me i changed the tire on the side of the highway both times which put me in danger..no warnings just a loud bang ..
The worst 2016 Forest River Cherokee problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
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Recalls 3
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Pinched wires may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers, rerouting the wires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑541‑644‑8072. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-0456.
Recall number 17V838000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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:
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑800‑348‑7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1‑855‑262‑3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Recall number 17V756000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Amera-Lite ATTX and WATTX, Forest River Cherokee, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Cherokee Wolf Pup, Salem, Salem Laminated, Salem Limited Edition, Vengeance, Wildwood, Wildwood Laminated, and Wildwood Limited Edition, Cargo Mate Blazer, E Series, E Series Wedge, Eliminator, and Qualifier, Continental Cargo Auto Master, Elite Series, Tailwind and Value Hauler, Coachmen Catalina and Freedom Express, Palomino Puma and US Cargo Patriot X, Phantom, Trail & Sport and Trail Master trailers manufactured March 1, 2015, to March 31, 2015. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
- Risk
- If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑800‑453‑6064. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-03312015-0025.
Recall number 15V231000 · Recall details
What 2016 Forest River Cherokee owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Frame supports have failed at weld points due to poor welding. The supports separating has cause major cracking in the main frame rails on both sides of the trailer. The failure allowed so much movement in the frame that tire began hitting the body causing tire damage. The frame now needs a complete repair and is unsafe to use. I have more images but it will only let me upload one.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 forest river cherokee. While the camper was parked, there was an abnormal sound coming from under the rv. Upon inspecting the rv, the contact became aware that the two straps that held the water tank in place had fractured. The contact stated that the water tank separated from the frame of the rv and fractured the propane line. Basden's american rv center (600 e baseline rd, evansville, in 47725, (812) 867-5200) was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that there was no service technician on site and also that the part to repair the rv was not available. The rv was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but there was no response. The VIN was unknown. There was no failure mileage associated with the rv.
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Questions about the 2016 Forest River Cherokee
Is the 2016 Forest River Cherokee reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2016 Forest River Cherokee, close to a typical Cherokee model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Forest River Cherokee?
Body and structure, with 2 complaints. Next is tires (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Forest River Cherokee have?
3 recalls, covering electrical system, equipment and suspension.
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