- 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
2016 Forest River Cherokee Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2016 Forest River Cherokee with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (2) and the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in December 2017 for the wiring. For comparison, the 2015 has 6 and the 2017 has 11.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Cherokee year, for its age
#295 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2016 Forest River Cherokee problems
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2016 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, 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
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3 complaints about the 2016 Forest River Cherokee
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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 ..
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...
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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.
Forest River Cherokee: every year compared
All Cherokee years2016 Forest River Cherokee vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Forest River Cherokee | 3 | 3 | C | |
| 2016 Forest River Forester | 7 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Amera-Lite | 4 | 2 | - | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Berkshire | 4 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf | 2 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Evo | 2 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Cardinal | 2 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Coachmen | 2 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Blue Ridge | 2 | 1 | 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 2016 Forest River Cherokee
Does the 2016 Forest River Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Forest River Cherokee: wiring (December 2017); equipment (November 2017); non-powered axle assembly (April 2015). 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 2016 Forest River Cherokee?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (2), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2016 Forest River Cherokee had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 28, 2017 and the latest on June 14, 2021. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2016 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 2016 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