2022 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE Equipment Problems

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 in, the contact noticed an abnormal burning odor. The contact exited the RV and noticed that the pizza box in front of the generator had caught on fire. The contact ran to the cargo residence that was 20 ft. away and informed her children that a fire had started. The contact stated that upon returning with a fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire, the contact noticed that the fire had extended to the fiberglass in front of the RV, and the front of the RV had caught on fire. The contact advised her children to run because the fire had extended to the propane tank, and the RV was about to explode. The contact and her children ran as far away as they could, and the contact heard explosions coming from the RV. The contact stated that the entire RV caught on fire. The fire extended and burned the contact's cargo residence that was located 20 ft. away. The fire burned and killed the contact's cats. The contact's convertible vehicle, boat, two four-wheeler UTVs, the truck of contact's son's truck, and a golf cart either melted or sustained heat damage due to the fire. The contact stated that storages located 40 ft. away from the RV and containing furniture, appliances, and clothes were damaged. The fire was extinguished by the fire department, and a fire department report was filed. It was unknown whether a police report was filed. There was no physical injury sustained, but the contact and her children sustained mental and emotional trauma. The RV was a total loss and remained at the scene. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 700.

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 in, the contact noticed an abnormal burning odor. The contact exited the RV and noticed that the pizza box in front of the generator had caught on fire. The contact ran to the cargo residence that was 20 ft. away and informed her children that a fire had started. The contact stated that upon returning with a fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire, the contact noticed that the fire had extended to the fiberglass in front of the RV, and the front of the RV had caught on fire. The contact advised her children to run because the fire had extended to the propane tank, and the RV was about to explode. The contact and her children ran as far away as they could, and the contact heard explosions coming from the RV. The contact stated that the entire RV caught on fire. The fire extended and burned the contact's cargo residence that was located 20 ft. away. The fire burned and killed the contact's cats. The contact's convertible vehicle, boat, two four-wheeler UTVs, the truck of contact's son's truck, and a golf cart either melted or sustained heat damage due to the fire. The contact stated that storages located 40 ft. away from the RV and containing furniture, appliances, and clothes were damaged. The fire was extinguished by the fire department, and a fire department report was filed. It was unknown whether a police report was filed. There was no physical injury sustained, but the contact and her children sustained mental and emotional trauma. The RV was a total loss and remained at the scene. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 700.

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 in, the contact noticed an abnormal burning odor. The contact exited the RV and noticed that the pizza box in front of the generator had caught on fire. The contact ran to the cargo residence that was 20 ft. away and informed her children that a fire had started. The contact stated that upon returning with a fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire, the contact noticed that the fire had extended to the fiberglass in front of the RV, and the front of the RV had caught on fire. The contact advised her children to run because the fire had extended to the propane tank, and the RV was about to explode. The contact and her children ran as far away as they could, and the contact heard explosions coming from the RV. The contact stated that the entire RV caught on fire. The fire extended and burned the contact's cargo residence that was located 20 ft. away. The fire burned and killed the contact's cats. The contact's convertible vehicle, boat, two four-wheeler UTVs, the truck of contact's son's truck, and a golf cart either melted or sustained heat damage due to the fire. The contact stated that storages located 40 ft. away from the RV and containing furniture, appliances, and clothes were damaged. The fire was extinguished by the fire department, and a fire department report was filed. It was unknown whether a police report was filed. There was no physical injury sustained, but the contact and her children sustained mental and emotional trauma. The RV was a total loss and remained at the scene. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 700.

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 in, the contact noticed an abnormal burning odor. The contact exited the RV and noticed that the pizza box in front of the generator had caught on fire. The contact ran to the cargo residence that was 20 ft. away and informed her children that a fire had started. The contact stated that upon returning with a fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire, the contact noticed that the fire had extended to the fiberglass in front of the RV, and the front of the RV had caught on fire. The contact advised her children to run because the fire had extended to the propane tank, and the RV was about to explode. The contact and her children ran as far away as they could, and the contact heard explosions coming from the RV. The contact stated that the entire RV caught on fire. The fire extended and burned the contact's cargo residence that was located 20 ft. away. The fire burned and killed the contact's cats. The contact's convertible vehicle, boat, two four-wheeler UTVs, the truck of contact's son's truck, and a golf cart either melted or sustained heat damage due to the fire. The contact stated that storages located 40 ft. away from the RV and containing furniture, appliances, and clothes were damaged. The fire was extinguished by the fire department, and a fire department report was filed. It was unknown whether a police report was filed. There was no physical injury sustained, but the contact and her children sustained mental and emotional trauma. The RV was a total loss and remained at the scene. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 700.

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 of season purchase we only used the camper on 1 trip, I calculated that we have used the slide out on this new RV a total of 13 times always following the instruction on opening and closing it. That seems like very low usage for wear and tear to be a factor. Additionally this slide out system was recalled on similar 2022 RVs for this exact issue. The recall need to be expanded to all manufacturers that these defective parts were installed. This is a parts quality issue and lippert is aware of it. I was told that it was not covered and paid to have this fixed myself, while trying to address this issue with lippert they told me they need a sticker off the old part, when I picked up the unit the service department told me they did not keep the old parts. Lippert has told me I’m out of luck because of that. Please consider investigating just how many units and consumer were truly affected due to lipperts negligence.

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 of season purchase we only used the camper on 1 trip, I calculated that we have used the slide out on this new RV a total of 13 times always following the instruction on opening and closing it. That seems like very low usage for wear and tear to be a factor. Additionally this slide out system was recalled on similar 2022 RVs for this exact issue. The recall need to be expanded to all manufacturers that these defective parts were installed. This is a parts quality issue and lippert is aware of it. I was told that it was not covered and paid to have this fixed myself, while trying to address this issue with lippert they told me they need a sticker off the old part, when I picked up the unit the service department told me they did not keep the old parts. Lippert has told me I’m out of luck because of that. Please consider investigating just how many units and consumer were truly affected due to lipperts negligence.

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. The RV was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V556000 (Equipment); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the dealer sent a diagnostic report to the manufacturer but had not received a response from the manufacturer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100. Parts distribution disconnect.

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. The RV was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V556000 (Equipment); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the dealer sent a diagnostic report to the manufacturer but had not received a response from the manufacturer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100. Parts distribution disconnect.

One of the frameless windows detached and flew off the vehicle while driving on the interstate. The window is held by adhesive bond on a hinged upper and fixed lower attachment bar. Upon inspection, the adhesive bond holding the window to the lower bar failed completely, causing the window to flap freely on the hinged upper bar. At highway speeds, this rapidly caused the window to hinge upwards and shatter into multiple pieces against the side of the vehicle, and large pieces of glass fell from the RV potentially putting others in danger. This exact component (Hehr/Lippert 3000 series frameless windows) has been recalled for previous year models for the same adhesive bond failure. Clear Vision window -JPH

One of the frameless windows detached and flew off the vehicle while driving on the interstate. The window is held by adhesive bond on a hinged upper and fixed lower attachment bar. Upon inspection, the adhesive bond holding the window to the lower bar failed completely, causing the window to flap freely on the hinged upper bar. At highway speeds, this rapidly caused the window to hinge upwards and shatter into multiple pieces against the side of the vehicle, and large pieces of glass fell from the RV potentially putting others in danger. This exact component (Hehr/Lippert 3000 series frameless windows) has been recalled for previous year models for the same adhesive bond failure. Clear Vision window -JPH

The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Freedom Express. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V243000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted but failed to return the call. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer contacted the dealer and provided the dealer with instructions on how to order the parts for recall repair; however, the dealer had not called back. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Cherokee. The contact stated that all three slides of the RV extended independently. While attempting to return the slide into place, the contact was unable to retract the slide. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure prevented him from having the RV taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V243000 (Equipment). The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they would send a mechanic to his location to repair the failure. However, the dealer failed to provide further assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75.

The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Freedom Express. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V243000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted but failed to return the call. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer contacted the dealer and provided the dealer with instructions on how to order the parts for recall repair; however, the dealer had not called back. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Cherokee. The contact stated that all three slides of the RV extended independently. While attempting to return the slide into place, the contact was unable to retract the slide. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure prevented him from having the RV taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V243000 (Equipment). The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they would send a mechanic to his location to repair the failure. However, the dealer failed to provide further assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75.

The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Cherokee RV. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the propane hose detached from the RV. The contact stated that he noticed the failure once he reached his destination. The dealer was notified of the failure and linked the failure to a manufacturer defect. The contact inspected the trailer and repaired it on his own. The contact stated that the zip screws placed on the trailer were defective and were not suitable to keep the hose in place. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The RV was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100.

The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Cherokee RV. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the propane hose detached from the RV. The contact stated that he noticed the failure once he reached his destination. The dealer was notified of the failure and linked the failure to a manufacturer defect. The contact inspected the trailer and repaired it on his own. The contact stated that the zip screws placed on the trailer were defective and were not suitable to keep the hose in place. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The RV was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100.

The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Cherokee RV. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the propane hose detached from the RV. The contact stated that he noticed the failure once he reached his destination. The dealer was notified of the failure and linked the failure to a manufacturer defect. The contact inspected the trailer and repaired it on his own. The contact stated that the zip screws placed on the trailer were defective and were not suitable to keep the hose in place. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The RV was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100.

The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Cherokee RV. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the propane hose detached from the RV. The contact stated that he noticed the failure once he reached his destination. The dealer was notified of the failure and linked the failure to a manufacturer defect. The contact inspected the trailer and repaired it on his own. The contact stated that the zip screws placed on the trailer were defective and were not suitable to keep the hose in place. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The RV was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100.