Model year record

2016 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf recalls & problems

The 2016 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is structure (1 complaint).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints2filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

SuspensionJun 9, 2015

Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 15V3590001,497 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Wildwood, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Wildcat Maxx, Vibe, R-Pod, and Surveyor trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Risk: If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05142015-0037.

SuspensionApr 20, 2015

Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 15V231000691 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Amera-Lite ATTX and WATTX, Forest River Cherokee, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Cherokee Wolf Pup, Salem, Salem Laminated, Salem Limited Edition, Vengeance, Wildwood, Wildwood Laminated, and Wildwood Limited Edition, Cargo Mate Blazer, E Series, E Series Wedge, Eliminator, and Qualifier, Continental Cargo Auto Master, Elite Series, Tailwind and Value Hauler, Coachmen Catalina and Freedom Express, Palomino Puma and US Cargo Patriot X, Phantom, Trail & Sport and Trail Master trailers manufactured March 1, 2015, to March 31, 2015. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Risk: If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-453-6064. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-03312015-0025.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
StructureBody	1	0	0	0	—
Electronic stability control (esc)	1	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Electronic stability control (esc)
WHERE WE PLUG IN TO THE TRAILER FOR ELECTRICITY MELTED THE RECEPTICLE ON TRAILER AND THE PLUG THAT TWIST AND LOCKS INTO IT. WE LOST POWER IT WAS SMOKING. THE TWO PARTS MELTED TOGETHER.
Jul 3, 2019
Structure › Body
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE GREY WOLF 24RK TRAVEL TRAILER. WHEN THE CONTACT BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR A SERVICE REPAIR CALL, THE DEALER FOUND BUCKLES ON THE SIDES OF THE FRONT WHEEL WELLS AND NEAR THE SLIDE OUT, WHICH WAS ALSO STIFF. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER DETERMINED THAT THE OUT-RIGGERS WERE NOT STRONG ENOUGH AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500.
Sep 7, 2016 · 1,500 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.