I have severe structural issues that are causing rainwater to run into the wall of the RV and has created black mold. The seam from the roof membrane to the gutter was done in properly. It is only a year old. Inside the loadbearing Walls mind you this is a two-story RV with a very heavy upstairs with plywood floors are two by threes cut in half and space 19.5 inches apart without any cross boards in between the headers are three-quarter inch by 2 7/16 inch and the studs that are cutting in half are only three-quarter inch by 2 1/2 inch. The air conditioners were improperly installed where the ductwork was taped with HVAC tape completely covered with tape, causing the return error to mix with the cold air and water to run directly into the Camper they also did not torque the bolts to 40 inches per pound they weren’t even 20 inches per pound and one wasn’t even hand tight, causing severe condensation and a spring tail infestation they eat mold of wood. Also, the ductwork has plastic inside it that was not removed by the factory, causing the air to get caught up and not flow properly the distribution box where the ductwork takes a 90° turn in the back upstairs bedroom to the downstairs bedroom was secured with two screws onto the boot. No tape, no clamp. All the cold air was being released into the ceiling also causing condensation. I have advanced pulmonary arterial hypertension, which has led to right side heart failure. The mold spores are causing severe swelling in my legs because my heart has to work harder because my lungs are in flames. I am on disability. I’ve had to evacuate the destination Camper, which is my home and I’ve been staying at hotels which I’ve drained my savings. Forest River wants to fall back on a warranty when this is clearly a manufacturing intentional consumer danger. This house is a depth trap. The cutting in half two by threes are cracking down the middle. There’s so many other issues I could inform you of, but that would take too long
The worst 2025 Forest River Cherokee problems
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Recalls 4
Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Cherokee ACKT271RK travel trailers. These vehicles may not have an emergency exit window installed.
- Risk
- A missing emergency exit can prevent or delay occupants from exiting in an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an emergency exit window, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑260‑499‑2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 17-1927.
Recall number 25V307000 · Recall details
Structure: body: step/ladder
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the clip-on bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact customer service at Aurora & Catalina (1‑574‑825‑4995), Campsite Reserve, Cascade, Cherokee, Sabre, Vengeance (1‑260‑499‑2100), Cedar Creek (1‑260‑593‑4000), Impression (1‑574‑327‑2716), Pause (1‑574‑327‑2681), Puma (1‑574‑642‑0588), Sierra & Sandpiper (1‑574‑534‑4574), and Salem & Wildwood (1‑574‑534‑3167). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1915.
Recall number 25V245000 · Recall details
Equipment: appliance: microwave/vent hood
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The presence of a screw in the microwave compartment can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the microwave as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑260‑499‑2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 89-1819.
Recall number 24V563000 · Recall details
Trailer hitches
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Hitch failure increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the date code of the hitch coupler and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at Salem & Wildwood (574) 534-3167, Puma (574) 642-0588 or Cherokee (260) 499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1803.
Recall number 24V531000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Forest River Cherokee 6
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- Chart of Thermostat compatibilities of Furrion products.
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Questions about the 2025 Forest River Cherokee
Is the 2025 Forest River Cherokee reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2025 Forest River Cherokee, fewer than a typical Cherokee model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Forest River Cherokee?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2025 Forest River Cherokee have?
4 recalls, covering structure, equipment and trailer hitches.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Forest River Cherokee body?
Yes, 2 recalls: 25V307000, 25V245000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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