2010 Forest River Cherokee | 2009 Forest River Cherokee | 2008 Forest River Cherokee | 2011 Forest River Cherokee | 2007 Forest River Cherokee — Equipment: other: labels
Published April 11, 2017 · Recall initiated: April 7, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V237000, published April 11, 2017 and initiated April 7, 2017. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2010 Forest River Cherokee | 2009 Forest River Cherokee | 2008 Forest River Cherokee | 2011 Forest River Cherokee | 2007 Forest River Cherokee — Equipment: other: labels.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Model
- CHEROKEE
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Lot
- 2010 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE | 2009 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE | 2008 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE | 2011 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE | 2007 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Forest River Cherokee | 2009 Forest River Cherokee | 2008 Forest River Cherokee | 2011 Forest River Cherokee | 2007 Forest River Cherokee — Equipment: other: labels recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V237000 on April 11, 2017. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FOREST RIVER. Model: CHEROKEE.