The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V012000·Announced 2023-02-01

2022 Forest River Cherokee toy hauler tires may be incorrectly specified on placard

Forest River is recalling certain 2022 Cherokee toy haulers because the Tire and Loading Information placard may show incorrect rim specifications, potentially causing improper tire installation and crash risk.

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: This involves a safety-critical component defect where incorrect tire selection could lead to improper rim fit and crashes. However, no injuries or deaths have been reported, making this a theoretical risk-of-harm scenario that scores High per the severity rubric.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Cherokee toy hauler vehicles because the Tire and Loading Information placard label may display incorrect rim specifications. Vehicles with this defect fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 120 (Wheels and Rims) and 567 (Certification).

If a vehicle operator uses the placard to select replacement tires, they may install tires that do not fit properly on the rim. Improper tire installation increases the risk of a crash.

This recall affects approximately 82 vehicles. Forest River mailed owner notification letters on February 8, 2022. The manufacturer will provide a free replacement placard by mail.

Owners should contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100 to request their replacement placard (recall number 73-1457). Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2022 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
  • mis-labeling
  • tire-rim-mismatch
  • crash-risk
Affected units
82

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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