2007-2011 Forest River Cherokee recall: labels
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 7, 2017. It covers about 579 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 579
- reported
- Apr 7, 2017
- owners notified
- May 31, 2017
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 17V237000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 17V237000
Is there a recall on the 2007-2011 Forest River Cherokee labels?
Yes. Recall 17V237000, reported on April 7, 2017, covers about 579 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V237000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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