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2018 FOREST RIVER Cherokee: Quick Overview
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2018 FOREST RIVER Cherokee Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 2018 |
| Make | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | Cherokee |
| Trim | - |
| Style | - |
| Type | Recreational Vehicle |
| Category | Special Purpose Vehicle |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | United States |
| Manufacturing City | LAGRANGE |
Dimensions
| Doors | - |
| Curb Weight | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | - |
| Overall Height | - |
| Overall Length | - |
| Overall Width | - |
| Wheelbase Length | - |
| Standard Seating | - |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | - |
| Engine Size | - |
| Engine Cylinders | - |
| Transmission | n / a |
| Transmission Type | Not Applicable |
| Transmission Speeds | - |
| Drivetrain | Not Applicable |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | Not Applicable |
| Steering Type | - |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | - |
| Invoice Price | - |
| Delivery Charges | - |
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What Problems Does the 2018 FOREST RIVER Cherokee Have?
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How long will the 2018 FOREST RIVER Cherokee last?
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What Technology & Safety Features are Included?
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What Colors Options are Available?
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2018 FOREST RIVER Cherokee Prices and Market Value
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2018 FOREST RIVER Cherokee Cost of Ownership
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2018 FOREST RIVER Cherokee Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
NOT Applicable
Fuel Capacity
-
City Mileage
-
Highway Mileage
-
2018 FOREST RIVER Cherokee Recalls & Defects
Equipment
Recall date
2017-11-22
Recall no.
17v756000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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
Consequence
IN THE Event OF A Fire, IF THE Fire Extinguisher Does NOT Function Properly, IT CAN Increase THE Risk OF Injury.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Electrical System:wiring
Recall date
2017-12-21
Recall no.
17v838000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
Pinched Wires MAY Short Circuit, Increasing THE Risk OF A Fire.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Electrical System:wiring
Recall date
2018-01-11
Recall no.
18v034000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) IS Recalling Certain 2017-2018 Forest River Cherokee Travel Trailers. ON THE Affected Trailers, A 14 Gauge and A 12 Gauge Neutral Wire FOR THE 110v AIR Conditioning Were Connected TO THE Same LUG IN THE 120v Panel Neutral Bus Bar.
Consequence
IF Both Wires Were Connected TO Same Lug, THE Smaller Wire MAY Overheat and Fail DUE TO Trying TO Handle A Higher Load, Thereby Increasing THE Risk OF AN Electrical Fire.
Remedy
Forest River Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Relocate THE Subject Wire TO Another 14 Gauge Terminal, AS Necessary, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON February 14, 2018. Owners MAY Contact Forest River Customer Service AT 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's Number FOR This Recall IS 17a-0609.
Notes
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.
Exterior Lighting
Recall date
2018-01-22
Recall no.
18v066000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) IS Recalling Certain 2018 Cherokee Recreational Trailers. THE Amber Side Marker Lights ARE NOT Located AS FAR TO THE Front AS Feasible ON THE Vehicle. Additionally, THE Vehicles MAY Also BE Missing THE Intermediate Side Reflex Reflectors Located AT, or Near, THE Midpoint OF THE Vehicle. AS Such, These Vehicles Fail TO Comply With THE Requirements OF Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 108, "lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence
IF THE Marker Lights ARE IN THE Wrong Location or IF THE Reflectors ARE Missing, IT CAN Reduce THE Visibility OF THE Vehicle TO Other Drivers, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Forest River Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Install Amber Side Marker Lights AS FAR Forward AS Feasible, and Mount Side Marker Reflectors, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON February 16, 2018. Owners MAY Contact Forest River Customer Service AT 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's Number FOR This Recall IS 75-0613.
Notes
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.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Recall date
2018-03-21
Recall no.
18v186000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) IS Recalling Certain 2017-2018 Forest River Cherokee Recreational Trailers, Models Cckt16bf, Cckt16bhs, Cckt16fq, Cckt16gr, Cckt16grh, Cckt17rp and Cckt18to. These Vehicles ARE Equipped With Norcold N306 Mini Refrigerators That MAY Have A Loose or Missing Propane GAS Valve Test Port Screw, Allowing Propane TO Leak OUT When THE Refrigerator IS Used IN 'gas' Mode.
Consequence
A Propane Leak Increases THE Risk OF A Fire.
Remedy
Forest River Will Notify Owners, and Norcold Dealers Will Install and Tighten THE GAS Valve Port Screw, AS Necessary, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON April 19, 2018. Owners MAY Contact Forest River Customer Service AT 1-260-499-2100, or Norcold Customer Service AT 1-800-543-1219. Forest River's Number FOR This Recall IS 51-0687.
Notes
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.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Recall date
2018-10-25
Recall no.
18v752000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) IS Recalling Certain 2018-2019 Cherokee Alpha Wolf and 2019 Cherokee Arctic Wolf Recreational Trailers. THE Awnings MAY Have Been Mounted With Fasteners That ARE Insufficient IN Length And/Or Quantity, Possibly Resulting IN THE Awning ARM Detaching From THE Wall.
Consequence
IF THE Awning ARM Detaches, IT CAN Increase THE Risk OF Injury or A Crash.
Remedy
Forest River Will Notify Owners and Dealers Will Inspect and Replace With THE Correct Fastener, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began November 27, 2018. Owners MAY Contact Forest River Customer Service AT 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's Number FOR This Recall IS 75-0867.
Notes
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.
Equipment:other:labels
Recall date
2019-05-10
Recall no.
19v355000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) IS Recalling Certain 2018-2019 Cherokee Ackt39cl and Ackt39rl Travel Trailers. THE Federal Placard MAY Have Incorrect Axle Rating, Cargo Carrying Capacity, and Tire/Wheel Combination Information.
Consequence
DUE TO THE Incorrect Federal Placard, AN Operator MAY Overload THE Vehicle, Which MAY Decrease Vehicle Stability and Increase THE Risk OF Crash.
Remedy
Forest River Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Provide Replacement Placards That Contain THE Accurate Information, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began MAY 28, 2019. Owners MAY Contact Forest River Customer Service AT 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's Number FOR This Recall IS 17a-1012.
Notes
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.
Trailer Hitches
Recall date
2019-11-25
Recall no.
19v844000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) IS Recalling Certain 2018-2020 Cascade and Cherokee Travel Trailers. THE Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr) OF THE Vehicle Exceeds THE Gvwr OF THE Trailer Hitch Coupler, Potentially Resulting IN THE Coupler Failing and THE Trailer Detaching.
Consequence
A Trailer That Detaches From THE TOW Vehicle CAN Increase THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Forest River Will Notify Owners and Dealers Will Replace THE Coupler, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began February 17, 2020. Owners MAY Contact Forest River Customer Service AT 1-260-499-2100 or 1-541-995-3447. Forest River's Number FOR This Recall IS 64-1114.
Notes
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.
2018 FOREST RIVER Cherokee Warranty
Basic
Original warranty
0 months / No data
Estimated remaining
Expired
Powertrain
Original warranty
0 months / No data
Estimated remaining
Expired
Rust
Original warranty
0 months / No data
Estimated remaining
Expired
2018 FOREST RIVER Cherokee Insurance
Insurance for a 2018 FOREST RIVER Cherokee is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Recreational Vehicle with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
How Does the 2018 FOREST RIVER Cherokee Compare to Other Recreational Vehicle?
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Final Verdict: Is the 2018 FOREST RIVER Cherokee a Good Recreational Vehicle?
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Drew B
Drew is a seasoned automotive expert and contributor to VinCheck.info. With nearly 15 years of experience as a former Porsche technician, he brings a wealth of hands-on knowledge to his writing. Born in North Carolina, a region renowned for its deep-rooted NASCAR culture, Drew developed a passion for cars early in life, often building and working on vehicles from a young age. At VINCheck, Drew leverages his extensive technical background to provide in-depth analyses of various vehicles. His articles often focus on engine performance, reliability, and maintenance insights, offering readers practical information grounded in real-world experience. Some of his notable contributions include reviews on the Mazda CX-5's longevity and detailed examinations of engine options for models like the 2011 Toyota Camry and Tacoma