Recall 17V237000: 2007–2011 Forest River Cherokee

Report received

Apr 7, 2017

Manufacturer

Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected

579vehicles

Model years

2007–2011

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cherokee recreational trailers. The Federal Placards on these vehicles incorrectly state a Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 3,970 lbs., when the actual capacity is 3,500 lbs. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is also incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Possible consequence

The incorrect information may result in a user unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of the crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Federal Placard with corrected one, free of charge. The recall began on May 31, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-260-593-4001 extension 17119. Forest River's number for this recall is 17-04042017-0367.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2007 Forest River Cherokee0 complaints
• 2008 Forest River Cherokee1 complaints
• 2009 Forest River Cherokee1 complaints
• 2010 Forest River Cherokee1 complaints
• 2011 Forest River Cherokee0 complaints