- The problem
- 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
- The risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2003 Forest River Cherokee Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Forest River Cherokee with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in November 2017 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2002 has 0 and the 2004 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Cherokee year, for its age
#427 most complained-about 2003 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2003 Forest River Cherokee problems
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2003 Forest River Cherokee recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Forest river is recalling certain my 2003-2006 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
- The risk
- If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- Forest river is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600.
- The problem
- Certain recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
- The risk
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- The fix
- Forest river will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600,
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1 complaints about the 2003 Forest River Cherokee
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 forest river cherokee. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2652. The contact noticed that his refrigerator was not cooling. He called a service manager and was informed that the boiler was leaking and that the defect was under a recall. A few days later, the contact received a recall notice and took the vehicle to a repair shop. Once at the shop, he was informed that the recall repair could not be made because the boiler had already leaked. In order to perform the work...
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mentioned in the recall, the boiler needed to be repaired; however, it was not covered under the recall. He called dometic and they agreed with the mechanic. The refrigerator is currently not working and has not been repaired. Updated 10/24/08. *Lj the manufacturer stated there were no longer replacing boilers. Updated 10/27/08. *Jb
Forest River Cherokee: every year compared
All Cherokee years2003 Forest River Cherokee vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Forest River Cherokee | 1 | 3 | C | |
| 2003 Forest River Flagstaff 425D | 6 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2003 Forest River Georgetown | 5 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2003 Forest River Cedar Creek | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2003 Forest River Cardinal | 1 | 3 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2003 Forest River Cherokee
Does the 2003 Forest River Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2003 Forest River Cherokee: equipment (November 2017); recreational vehicle / trailer (July 2008); recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Forest River Cherokee?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 2003 Forest River Cherokee had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 21, 2008 and the latest on August 21, 2008. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2003 Forest River Cherokee a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 52 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Forest River Cherokee year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Forest River Cherokee years have the most complaints?
2021 (50), 2022 (23), 2018 (14). See every Forest River Cherokee year compared.
What should I do if my 2003 Forest River Cherokee has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data