44 of the
198 complaints filed about the Forest River Cherokee
are about the tires —
22% of everything owners reported.
The worst model year for it is 2021.
Tire exploded during highway use creating a hazard to everyone near by. This is the second time this brand exploded on this trailer, same brand, same tire, different batches. There also also hundreds of complaints online on these tires. Pressure was checked that same morning and was not used above 75mph
NHTSA complaint #11731816 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tire size was ST 205 / 75 R 15. This tire experienced a significant belt separation failure that I fortunately noticed before departing our campsite. While doing a walk around inspection before departure, I noticed a severe tread deformity in the front passenger side tire on our camper. The tires were cold and the ambient air temperature was in the low 60's. Before removing the tire and wheel from the trailer, I checked the tire pressure on all 4 tires, and all were within 2 psi of the recommended 65 psi cold pressure, including the failing tire. I removed the wheel and tire assembly and deflated it for safety, and then took it to a local tires shop to replace the tire. They diagnosed it as belt separation and further stated that it would have likely failed with a blowout within a few miles if I hadn't caught it. The tire had an estimated 15,000 miles on it at the time, but had been professionally repaired for a screw puncture approximately 7,000 miles earlier.
NHTSA complaint #11726947 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ST 225/75R15 One driver side tire blew in May/2025 which caused extensive damage to the RV floor and sidewall. I replaced and did not file a claim. My family was in the tow vehicle when the blowout occurred. Debris was thrown across the highway and I had no room on the side of the highway to change the tire. Police called. Yesterday July 14/2025, the spare tire blew up all on its own while at a campground. It was on the back of the camper not being used. The spare tire cover was destroyed. Neighbors thought a propane tank exploded. Anybody walking by could have been seriously injured. I did a search and found a recall for these tires.
NHTSA complaint #11673588 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Camped all weekend, and started to return home. Merged onto highway 10 miles from campground, and 2.5 miles onto the highway at 65 mph, passenger side front tire blew the tread off and split tire from bead to bead perpendicular to tread. Tires were at 80psi before trip. ST225/75r15
NHTSA complaint #11660482 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Camped all weekend, and started to return home. Drove half an hour from changing the last tire and lost the driver side front. Traveling 65 mph on the highway it blew and split the tire from bead to bead perpendicular to tread. Tires were at 80psi before trip. ST225/75r15
NHTSA complaint #11660484 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Castle Rock brand spare tire exploded. Camper was parked. It was on the spare carrier, has always been covered to protect it from the sun. I has never been on the ground.
NHTSA complaint #11659103 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
We heard a loud bang and found the spare tire attached to the back of the trailer had exploded. Trailer was not in use, stored in the side of the house. ST205/75R14
NHTSA complaint #11645805 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Driver's side rear: Blew out while at Shaw RV while they were moving it between lots. When I went to pick up the trailer on August 28th, I saw the blown out tire on the spare rack and the spare mounted in its place. Picture below shows the tire blown out. This tire was replaced at Discount Tire in Wake Forest, NC. Passenger side front: We were traveling and arrived at the RV park on Sunday, [XXX]. While placing the chock, I spotted steel belt material visible (picture below). I changed the tire. Monday,[XXX] I drove to get a replacement. Passenger side rear: After mounting the new tire, I decided to check the other two tires. I noticed a bubble forming on the passenger side rear tire. I removed that and the driver's side rear tire and took them to be replaced, also on [XXX]. (no pictures of those two). The three tires were replaced at Discount Tire in Alcoa, TN. While there was no blowout, it would not have been too many more miles before there would have been one, which would have been at highway speeds. All tires were properly inflated and I do have a TPMS system installed. No alerts were displayed. I was not there for the first tire failure. My practice is to drive at no more than 60 mph with occasional speeds of no more than 65 mph on downhill stretches so speed should not have been an issue. There was no road hazard damage. I purchased Goodyear Endurance tires to replace the Castle Rock tires except for the spare. It will be replaced soon, before our next trip. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11618189 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Castle Rock ST225/75r15 Was traveling with a 2021 Forest River RV and had a rapid loss of tire pressure and complete tread separation. Tires were at the proper pressure and driving below the speed rating of 70 mph. Incident occurred about an hour into trip, but less than 15 minutes after a stop and check of tires. Even a flat or picking up something in the road should not cause a full scale tread separation. These are just poorly made tires. No symptoms of problems, just a cheap tire.
NHTSA complaint #11613030 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Shortly after buying the camper used in April of 2024 on the way home I had a tire blow out going about 60-65 miles. Date code of tire is 1520. The tire tread looked good and confirmed correct amount of tire psi before leaving the dealership with salesman. While camper was parked, resting on 2x6 boards, not sitting directly on the ground. Where the tire was touching the board the tread completely split open. Date code also 1520.
NHTSA complaint #11602309 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Castle Rock ST Radial ST 226 - Tire Size 205/75R14 - Load Range C - This tire had never been used and was stored with a cover over it - on the back of our camper. The tire blew - see attached pictures - when it was not in use. Concern - someone could have been hurt - and we have 4 more of these tires on our camper. Am concerned after reading all the reviews - this will happen to the other 4 tires while we are in transit.
NHTSA complaint #11552853 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
This is a summary of 2 passenger side tire failures: First tire failure: On August 29, 2023 I packed up my Forest River Cherokee Black Label travel trailer in Perry, FL and relocated it to Tallahassee, FL. On the way to Tallahassee on Highway 27 maybe a mile east of Capps, Fl noticed some tire debris behind me in side mirrors. My girlfriend was following me, called and alerted me something appeared to be wrong and tire and other debris was coming off the bottom right side of the coach. I was unable to pull over immediately due to traffic safety concerns and lack of side lane for parking. I was able to park at Hwy 19 to I-10 exit at Capps, where assessed the situation. The tire and rim was totally destroyed along with parts of the wheel well and skirt. I was able to install the spare wheel and continue to Tallahassee. Prior to moving the coach, I verified air pressure in all tires based on the side wall ratings using tire gauge and portable air compressor. My speed was between 45mph and 55mph. Second tire failure: This happened at Camping World repair shop around September 28, 2023. Tire failure was on the same side as the previous one, right side of coach. I was told the tire spontaneously exploded without any signs of tire failure prior. As far as I know, there were no changes in air pressure or modifications to the wheel. The wheel had been removed and inspected prior during axle maintenance. I was told immediately after the the incident, they reduced air pressures on the remaining wheels for safety concerns. Tires had no more than 2,000 miles and regularly checked inflation, travelling and parked. I bought the coach new in 2022 and never noticed any tire rot, bulging or other or damage. I’m not confident remaining tires or replacements using Castle Rock products are safe and I am having all 4 tires replaced with brand new steel belted "G" rated tires fro reputable MFG. These incidents have cost me thousands of dollars in repairs. I contacted L
NHTSA complaint #11550756 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
When doing a walk around I found a very large bubble on the sidewall facing under the trailer. If it contacted the leaf springs, it was only 1" away, it would have blown. The tire is a Castle Rock ST235/80R/E. I have a TPMS system that I monitor all the time all the tires were within compliance when I found the problem, 85 psi to 90 psi. There was no damage we installed the spare and took our time heading home, less than a two-hour trip. I went to a tire shop and had all five tires replaced. While replacing the tires the mechanics found another bubble on the side wall facing inside on another tire same make and size. I had all the tires inspected by the tire road service company. The only warning I had was the visual inspection, looking under the trailer. If one of these tires exploded there could have been a major crash since they are on a Firth Wheel Toy Hauler and a possibility of someone getting severely hurt or killed. There are numerous complaints on social media. I don't understand how our government can allow this manufacturer to continue making these defective tires.
NHTSA complaint #11537626 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Castle Rock ST Tire size ST 225/75R15 blew out on the way home from a camping trip. The tires are like new. No warning at all the tread just peeled away like a tin can on the highway causing lots of damage to my camper. I put the spare on and a week later I took it to the dealer so they could do an estimate on it for repairs the other tire blew out on the highway causing more damage to my camper.
NHTSA complaint #11529914 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Castle Rock ST 226 Tire P 205 / 75 R14 ST226 had catastrophic failure while properly inflated, far below rated load, and below rated speed. The Towing company that inspected the tire and Discount Tire that replaced the tire both stated that the tire failed due to a defect. Additionally, the immediate destruction of the tire caused significant damage to the vehicle wheel well and caused the travel trailer to veer off the road along a busy Interstate freeway.
NHTSA complaint #11528001 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Castle Rock ST 226 Tire P 205 / 75 R14 ST226 had catastrophic failure while properly inflated, far below rated load, and below rated speed. The Towing company that inspected the tire and Discount Tire that replaced the tire both stated that the tire failed due to a defect. Additionally, the immediate destruction of the tire caused significant damage to the vehicle wheel well and caused the travel trailer to veer off the road along a busy Interstate freeway.
NHTSA complaint #11528001 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2018 Forest River Cherokee equipped with Castle Rock tires, the Tire Line was unavailable , ST205/75R15, DOT Number was unavailable. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger tire exploded. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The tires were original tires. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.
NHTSA complaint #11527144 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Trailer tire installed by manufacturer was defective. Tire was on the trailer when bought new. Tire had less than 1000 miles and 2 years use. Tire suffered a rupture/blowout while parked in driveway. Trailer had been sitting stationary for two weeks. Proper tire pressure was checked and maintained prior to and after each tow. Castle Rock ST Radial ST226 ST205/75R15 DOT JUJT 1MT Manufactured 4020
NHTSA complaint #11525428 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.