Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
FOREST RIVER
Model Of Vehicle
CHEROKEE
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
17V237000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
The Incorrect Information May Result In A User Unintentionally Overloading The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of The Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20070131
End Of Manufacture
20100923
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
579
Date Owners Notified
20170531
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20170407
Make Campaign Number
17-04042017-0367
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
567