Forest River Cherokee Recalled for Incorrect Federal Placard Weight Ratings
Forest River is recalling 2007-2011 Cherokee recreational trailers because incorrect Federal Placards list higher weight ratings than the actual capacity, increasing the risk of overloading and crashes.
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 (incorrect weight ratings leading to potential overloading and crashes) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cherokee recreational trailers. The recall addresses Federal Placards that incorrectly state a Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 3,970 lbs., while the actual capacity is 3,500 lbs. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is also incorrect. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the certification requirements of 49 CFR Part 567.
The incorrect weight information may lead users to unintentionally overload the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Federal Placard with a 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. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
- Affected units
- 579
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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