- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Pinched wires may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2015 Forest River Cherokee Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2015 Forest River Cherokee with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (2) and the electrical system (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in December 2017 for the wiring. For comparison, the 2014 has 5 and the 2016 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Cherokee year, for its age
#276 most complained-about 2015 vehicle
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2015 Forest River Cherokee problems
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2015 Forest River Cherokee recalls 2
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, 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.
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6 complaints about the 2015 Forest River Cherokee
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
trailer bolts and nuts dont hold trailer on and break off. Cab of trailer is moving on frame and cab can come off of frame while driving. I have several of these model trailers and they all have the same problem. In addition, ive ask other owners of these trailers and they also have the same problem.
The contact owns a 2015 Forest River Cherokee travel trailer. The contact stated that rainwater leaked into the RV through the side panels and passenger's side sliding door. The rainwater leaked from the passenger's side sliding door and spread into the master bedroom causing water damage to the floor. Additionally, the passenger's side sliding door was inoperable. The dealer was made aware of the failure and had an associate inspect the travel trailer. The dealer informed the contact to bring the travel trailer in for diagnostic testing. The travel trailer was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.
Camper furrion dv3100 stereo safety hazard. The camper was stationary and in use at a nys park when the failure occurred. This radio failure resulted in one of the stereo channels outputting pure dc power to the speaker shorting the speaker out. The resulting power dissipation caused the speaker case to begin melting. If left unchecked or unattended this most likely would have resulted in a vehicle fire. Luckily for us when the failure occurs the stereo squeals like a pig so it would be shut off and we never leave...
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our camper with accessories on. I am an electrical engineer and have a full failure investigation available with detailed measurements, photographs and videos. This failure initially occurred shortly after the camper purchase, but was diagnosed as a faulty speaker by the dealership. I replaced the last speaker personally and was appalled at my findings and investigated further to determine root cause. I contacted furrion and worked through my investigation with them making sure they were aware of all of my findings.The radio manufacturer did not seem interested in making sure others were made aware of this potential problem. Hence my filing of this issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 forest river cherokee rv. The contact heard an abnormal popping noise and noticed that the spring to the axle was fractured. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to camping world of robertsdale (21282 al-59, robertsdale, al 36567, (888) 697-3168), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.
When I have the air conditioner running in the travel trailer, and have the hot water heater on using propane the rv fills up with carbon monoxide. It sets off both my alarms. I had a tech look at it but could not find out where the fumes are coming in from. It looks like a design flore of the manufacturer, forest river. So far they have been no help. The unit is stationary in an rv park.
One week after taking delivery of forest river travel trailer, I towed the travel trailer to a lake that was 90 miles from home. Forty five miles into the drive, at a straight stretch of state highway mn-47 that had a hump in the road, the tow vehicle and trailer undulated causing the trailer to become unhooked from the tow hitch. The trailer continued to be towed until I could get to a safe spot to pull over with the trailer to be re-hitched. I brought the trailer to the dealer and left the tow hitch for their...
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assessment. The conclusion was that the clinch bolt on the trailer tongue was not tightened adequately from the manufacturer, allowing the tongue to become unhitched from the ball hitch. The trailer tongue frame is now ground down significantly. Forest river will not repair this incident due to possible disbelief. Another complaint is that the frame is said to be galvanized but there are numerous surface rust locations building up where salt is kicked up near the wheel wells. I haven't bothered to complain since I didn't want to miss out on the fishing season at the time. It is now fishing season again and have been reminded of my issues.
Forest River Cherokee: every year compared
All Cherokee years2015 Forest River Cherokee vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Forest River Cherokee | 6 | 2 | C | |
| 2015 Forest River Cardinal | 11 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Forest River Flagstaff | 4 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2015 Forest River Dynamax | 3 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Forest River Blue Ridge | 3 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2015 Forest River Continental | 2 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2015 Forest River Coachmen | 2 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2015 Forest River Berkshire | 1 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2015 Forest River Columbus | 1 | 0 | A | 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 2015 Forest River Cherokee
Does the 2015 Forest River Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Forest River Cherokee: wiring (December 2017); equipment (November 2017). 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 2015 Forest River Cherokee?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (2), electrical system (1), suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2015 Forest River Cherokee had?
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 26, 2016 and the latest on February 2, 2022. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2015 Forest River Cherokee a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 45 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 2015 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