| NHTSA Recall # | 121441 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 17V237000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 17-04042017-0367 |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Supplier | FOREST RIVER |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Date of notification | 31/05/17 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 31/01/07 |
| End date of manufacturing | 23/09/10 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 07/04/17 |
| Report created | 11/04/17 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | 567 |
| Estimated number of affected units | 579 |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Consequence summary | The incorrect information may result in a user unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of the crash. |
| Corrective action | 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 notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |