CHEROKEE GREY WOLF 2016

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

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These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 16V164000 SAFETY RECALL
224 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 22, 2016
Safety Issue:

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Cherokee Grey Wolf recreational trailers manufactured from March 23, 2015, through March 9, 2016. The Federal Placard incorrectly indicates the tire and rim size as ST205/75R15/C Tire(s) with 15X5.0JJ rims. However, the trailer is equipped with ST205/75R14/C Tire(s) with 14X5.5JJ rims. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Potential Risk:
Incorrect information on the Federal Placard may lead to the operator overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a tire blowout and the possibility of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Forest River will notify owners and will send them a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-995-3447 extension 4013. Forest River's recall number for this campaign is 64-03112016-0147.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local CHEROKEE dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: CHEROKEE
Mfg Campaign: 64-03112016-0147
Notice Date: Apr 25, 2016
Recall Date: Mar 22, 2016

Consumer Complaints

4 Complaints
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 11101785 Other
Jun 14, 2018
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEROKEE GREY WOLF 22RR TRAVEL TRAILER. WHILE HAULING THE TRAILER AT 35 MPH, THE REAR AXLE SEPARATED AND CAUSED THE TIRES TO BE CAUGHT UNDER THE FENDER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE TRAILER AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE U BOLT WAS MISSING AND THE FRONT AXLE ONLY HAD ONE U BOLT ON EACH SIDE. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE AXLE HIMSELF AND INSTALLED THE U BOLTS ON THE REAR AXLE. THE TRAILER WAS HAULED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THERE WAS NO MILEAGE. *TT CONSUMER STATED DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTERER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED! CAMPER IS AT A DEALER, THEY SAY THEY THE MANUFACTURE OF THE AXLES WILL PUT NEWAYLEST FIX MOUNTS UNDER CAMPER. CARFAX CANNOT PROCESS VIN UPDATED 9/25/18*JB

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEROKEE GREY WOLF 22RR TRAVEL TRAILER. WHILE HAULING THE TRAILER AT 35 MPH, THE REAR AXLE SEPARATED AND CAUSED THE TIRES TO BE CAUGHT UNDER THE FENDER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE TRAILER AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE U BOLT WAS MISSING AND THE FRONT AXLE ONLY HAD ONE U BOLT ON EACH SIDE. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE AXLE HIMSELF AND INSTALLED THE U BOLTS ON THE REAR AXLE. THE TRAILER WAS HAULED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THERE WAS NO MILEAGE. *TT CONSUMER STATED DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTERER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED! CAMPER IS AT A DEALER, THEY SAY THEY THE MANUFACTURE OF THE AXLES WILL PUT NEWAYLEST FIX MOUNTS UNDER CAMPER. CARFAX CANNOT PROCESS VIN UPDATED 9/25/18*JB

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEROKEE GREY WOLF 22RR TRAVEL TRAILER. WHILE HAULING THE TRAILER AT 35 MPH, THE REAR AXLE SEPARATED AND CAUSED THE TIRES TO BE CAUGHT UNDER THE FENDER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE TRAILER AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE U BOLT WAS MISSING AND THE FRONT AXLE ONLY HAD ONE U BOLT ON EACH SIDE. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE AXLE HIMSELF AND INSTALLED THE U BOLTS ON THE REAR AXLE. THE TRAILER WAS HAULED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THERE WAS NO MILEAGE. *TT CONSUMER STATED DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTERER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED! CAMPER IS AT A DEALER, THEY SAY THEY THE MANUFACTURE OF THE AXLES WILL PUT NEWAYLEST FIX MOUNTS UNDER CAMPER. CARFAX CANNOT PROCESS VIN UPDATED 9/25/18*JB

Manufacturer: CHEROKEE
Mfg Campaign: 11101785
Notice Date: Jun 14, 2018
Recall Date: Jun 14, 2018
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 11033608 Other
Oct 12, 2017
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

CPSC:WE RECENTLY 3/10/17 PURCHASED A FOREST RIVER GRAY WOLF CAMPER FROM CAMPING WORLD IN COLUMBIA, SC. WE TOOK IT TO CAMPING WORLD ON 8/22/17 BECAUSE OF A SEIZED AC MOTOR AND PROBLEMS WITH A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE BUILT IN USB CHARGING PORTS. .*BF UPDATED 10/16/2017*JS

Corrective Action:

CPSC:WE RECENTLY 3/10/17 PURCHASED A FOREST RIVER GRAY WOLF CAMPER FROM CAMPING WORLD IN COLUMBIA, SC. WE TOOK IT TO CAMPING WORLD ON 8/22/17 BECAUSE OF A SEIZED AC MOTOR AND PROBLEMS WITH A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE BUILT IN USB CHARGING PORTS. .*BF UPDATED 10/16/2017*JS

Additional Notes:

CPSC:WE RECENTLY 3/10/17 PURCHASED A FOREST RIVER GRAY WOLF CAMPER FROM CAMPING WORLD IN COLUMBIA, SC. WE TOOK IT TO CAMPING WORLD ON 8/22/17 BECAUSE OF A SEIZED AC MOTOR AND PROBLEMS WITH A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE BUILT IN USB CHARGING PORTS. .*BF UPDATED 10/16/2017*JS

Manufacturer: CHEROKEE
Mfg Campaign: 11033608
Notice Date: Oct 12, 2017
Recall Date: Oct 12, 2017
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 11033608 Other
Oct 12, 2017
Defect Description:

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Potential Consequences:

CPSC:WE RECENTLY 3/10/17 PURCHASED A FOREST RIVER GRAY WOLF CAMPER FROM CAMPING WORLD IN COLUMBIA, SC. WE TOOK IT TO CAMPING WORLD ON 8/22/17 BECAUSE OF A SEIZED AC MOTOR AND PROBLEMS WITH A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE BUILT IN USB CHARGING PORTS. .*BF UPDATED 10/16/2017*JS

Corrective Action:

CPSC:WE RECENTLY 3/10/17 PURCHASED A FOREST RIVER GRAY WOLF CAMPER FROM CAMPING WORLD IN COLUMBIA, SC. WE TOOK IT TO CAMPING WORLD ON 8/22/17 BECAUSE OF A SEIZED AC MOTOR AND PROBLEMS WITH A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE BUILT IN USB CHARGING PORTS. .*BF UPDATED 10/16/2017*JS

Additional Notes:

CPSC:WE RECENTLY 3/10/17 PURCHASED A FOREST RIVER GRAY WOLF CAMPER FROM CAMPING WORLD IN COLUMBIA, SC. WE TOOK IT TO CAMPING WORLD ON 8/22/17 BECAUSE OF A SEIZED AC MOTOR AND PROBLEMS WITH A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE BUILT IN USB CHARGING PORTS. .*BF UPDATED 10/16/2017*JS

Manufacturer: CHEROKEE
Mfg Campaign: 11033608
Notice Date: Oct 12, 2017
Recall Date: Oct 12, 2017
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 10927579 Other
Nov 22, 2016
Defect Description:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Consequences:

THE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM. I KEEP MY LIGHTS ON HIGH BEAM ALL THE TIME AND KNOW ONE FLASHES THEIR LIGHTS AT ME.EVEN ON HIGH BEAM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT. WHEN YOU TEST DRIVE A CAR YOU DON'T DRIVE AT NIGHT. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE AT NIGHT BECAUSE OF THE LIGHTS. I AM AFRAID OF HITTING DEAR, NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE THEM. WE ARE DRIVING TO FLORIDA FROM PA. BEFORE WE GO I AM TAKING IT TO THE DEALER AND GETTING BRIGHTER HEADLIGHTS IN. THAT WAY I WILL FEEL SAFER. I SHOULD GET RE IMBURSTED FOR THE THE LIGHTS SINCE THEY ARE A SAFETY HAZARD DRIVING AT NIGHT !!!! THANK YOU WANDA

Corrective Action:

THE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM. I KEEP MY LIGHTS ON HIGH BEAM ALL THE TIME AND KNOW ONE FLASHES THEIR LIGHTS AT ME.EVEN ON HIGH BEAM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT. WHEN YOU TEST DRIVE A CAR YOU DON'T DRIVE AT NIGHT. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE AT NIGHT BECAUSE OF THE LIGHTS. I AM AFRAID OF HITTING DEAR, NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE THEM. WE ARE DRIVING TO FLORIDA FROM PA. BEFORE WE GO I AM TAKING IT TO THE DEALER AND GETTING BRIGHTER HEADLIGHTS IN. THAT WAY I WILL FEEL SAFER. I SHOULD GET RE IMBURSTED FOR THE THE LIGHTS SINCE THEY ARE A SAFETY HAZARD DRIVING AT NIGHT !!!! THANK YOU WANDA

Additional Notes:

THE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM. I KEEP MY LIGHTS ON HIGH BEAM ALL THE TIME AND KNOW ONE FLASHES THEIR LIGHTS AT ME.EVEN ON HIGH BEAM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT. WHEN YOU TEST DRIVE A CAR YOU DON'T DRIVE AT NIGHT. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE AT NIGHT BECAUSE OF THE LIGHTS. I AM AFRAID OF HITTING DEAR, NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE THEM. WE ARE DRIVING TO FLORIDA FROM PA. BEFORE WE GO I AM TAKING IT TO THE DEALER AND GETTING BRIGHTER HEADLIGHTS IN. THAT WAY I WILL FEEL SAFER. I SHOULD GET RE IMBURSTED FOR THE THE LIGHTS SINCE THEY ARE A SAFETY HAZARD DRIVING AT NIGHT !!!! THANK YOU WANDA

Manufacturer: CHEROKEE
Mfg Campaign: 10927579
Notice Date: Nov 22, 2016
Recall Date: Nov 22, 2016

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