Forest River Cherokee-toy-hauler 2021

• Recall 181847 [USA]: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
  Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2021-2022 coachmen adrenaline, apex, catalina, freedom express, spirit, east to west alta, della terra, silver lake, forest river cedar creek, cherokee, columbus, flagstaff, impression, ozark, rockwood, sabre, salem, sandstorm, shockwave, stealth, stealth evo, vengeance, vibe, wildwood, xlr toyhauler, palomino puma, prime time avenger, crusader, lacrosse, sanibel, shasta oasis, 2022 coachmen cross trail, prism, forest river aurora, rainier, wildcat, work and play, prime time tracer, 2021-2023 coachmen leprechaun, and 2022-2023 coachmen freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the lp gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
  dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a lp system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 208021 [USA]: An overloaded vehicle can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2021-2022 cherokee ackt29tebl travel trailers. The tire size and gross axle weight rating (gawr) on the federal placard are incorrect, which could result in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110, "tire selection and rims" and 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
  forest river will mail owners a new federal placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 29, 2021. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest rivers number for this recall is 17a-1439.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 151483 [USA]: A poor electrical connection can increase the risk of a fire.
  Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019-2021 cherokee recreational trailers. The shore cord inlet wiring insulation may not have been sufficiently stripped back, causing a poor connection with the set screw.
  forest river will notify owners, and dealers will remove the inlet, and rewire or replace the inlet completely if necessary, free of charge. The recall began november 23, 2020. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest river's number for this recall is 17d-1201.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 2021692 [Canada]: Label
  Issue: the compliance and the tire and loading information labels on certain rv trailers list incorrect information. The labels incorrectly list the tire size as st225/75r15e, and an axle capacity of 2313 kg (5100 lb.). The labels should instead list the tire size as st205/75r15d, and axle capacity as 1588 kg (3500 lb.). Additionally, the cargo carrying capacity is also wrong. This information could lead you to overload the trailer, which could cause poor handling or a tire failure. Safety risk: poor handling or a tire failure could cause a loss of control and result in a crash. Corrective actions: forest river will mail corrected labels to each owner. If you would like help to install the labels, you can contact a forest river dealer to have them installed free of charge.

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• Recall 2020509 [Canada]: Electrical
  Issue: on certain travel trailers, the wiring for the shore power cord inlet may not have been properly connected. As a result, the wiring could overheat and melt. Safety risk: wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire. Corrective actions: forest river will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your trailer to a dealer to rewire or replace the shore power cord inlet, as necessary.

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• Recall 2022181 [Canada]: Accessories
  Issue: on certain rv trailers and motorhomes, the quick disconnect fittings for the propane (lp) gas system may be defective. As a result, the fittings could crack and leak propane. Safety risk: a propane gas leak could create the risk of a fire or explosion. Corrective actions: forest river will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your rv trailer or motorhome to a dealership to replace the quick disconnect fittings on the propane system and perform a leak test.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

I purchased a 2021 315pack12 last aug 2020 - vin number [xxx]. During some routine maintenance on 6/26/2021, i noticed that the factory had mounted a propane hose so that it was being pressed hard against a support bar on the underbody of the trailer. It was being held against the support bar by a propane splitter that was mounted to the underbody frame. The pointy part of the support bar was digging into the hose. (see pictures). Had this issue not been discovered it could have led to a serious propane leak and in worse case could have resulted in the trailer burning to the ground and/or possible personal injury. This is a very dangerous installation and i would suggest that all 315s (forest river toy haulers) be inspected for this issue. At this point i have corrected the issue myself by installing a ¾” spacer between the frame and the splitter (see pictures). However, the propane hose was compromised (see pictures). I have asked forest river to have a dealer near me replace this hose asap. Forest river has not responded to my e-mails to date. ****the installation location is on the underbody right frame, approximately 21” in front of the right side forward tire. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6).

The kingpin ripped away from the pinbox on our 5th wheel. We were told by some that it appears to be inferior material and/or poor weld. Our truck almost flipped down the hill where our rv landed. Others could have been injured or killed had the rv gone a different direction. I have contacted the rv manufacturer and currently awaiting a response. No warnings. Police and tow drivers said they have never seen this in over 50 years of service. Photos available.

Trailer was built with the dry weight of 3,527 pounds. Factory installed an axle and suspension that is rated at 3,500 pounds. I'm concerned that this will be unsafe to operate on the roadway as the components wear. Currently the leaf springs are almost completely flat without any extra load in the trailer.

Our travel trailer door on a 2021 forrest river fell off while driving and is stuck open. They have been trying to fix it for since april 17th but are now ghosting me after telling me it was a known issue with the new door system they are using. 2ndly there is metal shards and shavings under my sink in the fridge area and no one seems to know why there is busted metal all over some electrical components. Also the outdoor shower door and the side compartment door are falling off and will not stay closed during operation.

While taking our first trip to the coast of nc from raleigh, i was driving down the road, and got a message on my dash saying to check trailer connections. We pulled over and checked, and the connector was seated, and everything seem to be working. When we got to the campground, i happened to be looking under the camper, and found the wires that feed the electric brakes were cut. They were pinched between the u-bolts on the axle and the frame. I had a mobile rv tech repair it so i could safely drive it home. If it happened on a trip to the mountains, it could have been a real problem. I found from forums and on facebook, we are not the only ones having the problem, and one person found his wires in the same place to have the same outcome (he said " mine was on the chopping block also) and he was going to fix the problem.

While taking our first trip to the coast of nc from raleigh, i was driving down the road, and got a message on my dash saying to check trailer connections. We pulled over and checked, and the connector was seated, and everything seem to be working. When we got to the campground, i happened to be looking under the camper, and found the wires that feed the electric brakes were cut. They were pinched between the u-bolts on the axle and the frame. I had a mobile rv tech repair it so i could safely drive it home. If it happened on a trip to the mountains, it could have been a real problem. I found from forums and on facebook, we are not the only ones having the problem, and one person found his wires in the same place to have the same outcome (he said " mine was on the chopping block also) and he was going to fix the problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2021 forest river cherokee. The contact stated that the safety chains were welded incorrectly on the hookup area of rv. The contact spoke to the local dealer ac nelsen rv world - omaha (11818 l st, omaha, ne 68137, (402) 333-1122) and was informed to tow the rv in to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of failure. The contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was unknown.*dt consumer stated safety chains fell off in front of the camper.*jb*dt*jb*dt

Tl* the contact owns a 2021 forest river cherokee. The contact stated that the safety chains were welded incorrectly on the hookup area of rv. The contact spoke to the local dealer ac nelsen rv world - omaha (11818 l st, omaha, ne 68137, (402) 333-1122) and was informed to tow the rv in to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of failure. The contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was unknown.*dt consumer stated safety chains fell off in front of the camper.*jb*dt*jb*dt

Tl* the contact owns a 2021 forest river cherokee equipped with tire brand: castlerock tires, tire line: st226, tire size: 225/75/r15, dot # jult1nt. The contact stated that the rear driver's side tire blew out while the vehicle was travelling down the highway at 65 mph. The contact tried to slow down by applying the brakes and the trailer started to swerve.The contact saw white smoke in his rear view mirror but was finally able to pull the trailer off the road , ease up on the brakes and came to a gradual stop. The contact was able to change the tire and took it to a tire store. They noticed the other tires were all wearing down the center tread and would eventually blow out as well. The contact had the one tire replaced at the tire shop. The trailer dealer camping world of poteau 34203 us-59, poteau, ok 74953 (877) 886-6503 gave the contact the tire warranty agreement to get the tire expense reimbursed. The other three tires were not covered for replacement. The rv manufacturer just provided a questioner for the contact and promised a callback. The other three tires had not been replaced. The failure mileage on the rv vehicle was 870. The tire failure mileage was 1,000.