Defect Description For Recall
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013-2014 Cherokee Recreational Trailers, Model T19V, Manufactured February 18, 2013, To August 14, 2013. In The Affected Vehicles, The Federal Placard Displays Incorrect Vehicle Information. The Original Placard Indicates That The Tires On The Vehicle Are St225/75R15D And The Axle Indicates A 5,200 Lbs. Capacity. However, The Vehicle Was Built With A 3,500 Lbs. Axle And St205/75R15C Tires, Which Results In A Decrease In The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. 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
2013
Recall Campaign Number
15V650000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
By Relying On The Incorrect Tire, Rim, Gvwr And Cargo Carrying Capacity Information Indicated On The Federal Placards, An Owner May Unknowingly Overload The Vehicle, Possibly Resulting In Tire Or Axle Failure, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Forest River Will Notify Owners And Provide A Corrected, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On October 26, 2015. Owners May Contact Forest River Customer Service At 1-800-453-6064. Forest River’S Number For This Campaign Is 17A-10082015-0094.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20130218
End Of Manufacture
20140814
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
19
Date Owners Notified
20151026
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20151013
Make Campaign Number
17A-10082015-0094
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
567