Forest River Cherokee (2007-2011): Equipment
Recall 17V237000 · Apr 7, 2017 · Forest River, Inc.
579
vehicles affected
579
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V237000
- Date
- Apr 7, 2017
- Maker
- Forest River, Inc.
- Units affected
- 579
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Other > Labels
- Model years
- 2007-2011
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
The incorrect information may result in a user unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of the crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | Cherokee | 2007-2011 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V237000?
1 model: Forest River Cherokee (2007-2011), about 579 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V237000?
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.
What can happen?
The incorrect information may result in a user unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of the crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.