The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V579000·Announced 2016-08-03

Forest River Cherokee Recalled for Insufficient Tire Clearance

Forest River is recalling 2017 Cherokee recreational trailers because insufficient clearance may damage tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2017 Cherokee recreational trailers, specifically models CCKT16BHS, CCKT16FQ, and CCKT17CJ. These vehicles were manufactured between April 15, 2016, and July 28, 2016. The recall involves 230 affected units.

The affected trailers may have insufficient clearance between the bottom of the trailer and the top of the tire. During use, the tire may make contact with the trailer, potentially damaging the tire. A damaged tire may unexpectedly deflate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a bolt on lift kit free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-593-4005 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
230

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CHEROKEE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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