Forest River CHEROKEE electrical problems
14 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
159 owner complaints analyzed
35 distinct recall campaigns
1,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1997 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 43 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
14 of 159 complaints match this topic (8.8%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11531482 · 2023-07-10 (July 10, 2023)
The RV had electrical issues that led to a fire.
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Owner report 10583055 · 2014-04-16 (April 16, 2014)
I HAVE A RV RENTAL COMPANY WITH A FLEET OF 15 OF THESE TRAILERS, THE INTERIOR LIGHT WIRING OF THE LIGHTS WILL MELT AT THE BUTTON WHEN LEFT ON FOR A EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. I HAD THIS HAPPEN QUITE A FEW TIMES AND IT COULD POSE A FIRE SINCE ITS MELTING NEAR THE INSTALLATION ON THE UNIT. I HAVE PHOTOS TO SUPPORT MY CLAIM. *TT
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Owner report 10863048 · 2016-05-04 (May 4, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE TRAVEL TRAILER. WITHOUT WARNING, THE TRAILER LOST POWER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRAILER WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V589000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THERE WAS NO FAILURE MILEAGE OR VIN FOR THE TRAILER.
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Owner report 11266785 · 2019-10-07 (October 7, 2019)
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 OUR CAMPER WITH ACCESSORIES ON…
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11266785 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11403281 · 2021-03-16 (March 16, 2021)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V654000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOB LEDFORD'S ADVENTURE MOTORHOMES LOCATED AT 1198 BOB LEDFORD DR, GREER, SC 29651, [phone removed]) AND JOHNS RV SALES AND SERVICE / AIRSTREAM SOUTH CAROLINA (165 BUSINESS PARK RD, LEXINGTON, SC 29072, [phone removed]) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11403281 at NHTSA ↗