The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V453000·Announced 2019-06-14

Forest River Cherokee Trailers Recalled for Incorrect Weight Placards

Forest River is recalling 2019-2020 Cherokee trailers because incorrect weight placards may lead to overloading and loss of control.

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 for potential loss of control and crash risk.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cherokee trailers, model CKT294BH. The Federal Placard on these vehicles states incorrect Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information.

This defect may result in the trailer being overloaded because operators may rely on the incorrect placard information. Overloading can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

Forest River has notified owners and will provide replacement placards containing accurate GVWR and CCC information free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-995-3447 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 — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
70

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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