Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 2022 Forest River Cherokee, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-243 the manufacturer reports only 54% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 14, 2026. Updated daily.
23 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 7 | 1 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Risk. An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Risk. An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Risk. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk. Loose wires may contact each other and cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk. The vehicle operator may install incorrect replacement tires that do not fix properly on the rim, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. An overloaded vehicle can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Forest River.
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cherokee median. How we score
Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owned a 2022 Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pack RV. The contact stated that the battery of the RV was frequently drained by the refrigerator. The contact stated the generator of the RV was turned on, and while the Xbox of the contact's son, the refrigerator and other devices were plugged…
slide out was activated but only left hand side moved right side was bound up. The guide came apart on the right side h column and completely bound it up. It took 3 people to assist me at the campsite to force the one side back in so I could get it home without obstructing traffic. This was an end…
The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Cherokee. The contact stated that while extending the awning, the canvas separated from the RV. The contact stated that the failure caused the awning to fully extend abruptly and almost strike him. The contact stated that the awning could no longer be closed.…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.