Forest River recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cherokee recreational trailers, model T19V, manufactured February 18, 2013, to August 14, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the Federal placard displays incorrect vehicle information. The original placard indicates that the tires on the vehicle are ST225/75R15D and the axle indicates a 5,200 lbs. capacity. However, the vehicle was built with a 3,500 lbs. axle and ST205/75R15C tires, which results in a decrease in the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
What could happen
By relying on the incorrect Tire, Rim, GVWR and Cargo Carrying Capacity information indicated on the Federal Placards, an owner may unknowingly overload the vehicle, possibly resulting in tire or axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners and provide a corrected, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-453-6064. Forest River's number for this campaign is 17A-10082015-0094.
Vehicles covered
- Forest River Cherokee 2013–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V650000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 13, 2015
- Owners notified
- Oct 26, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 19
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 18, 2013 to Aug 14, 2014
- Part
- Equipment › Other › Labels
- Maker's own recall number
- 17A-10082015-0094
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 567
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Forest River recall: Electrical system Jan 23, 2026
- Forest River recall: Structure May 9, 2025
- Coachmen / Forest River recall: Structure Apr 14, 2025
- Forest River recall: Equipment Jul 26, 2024
- Forest River recall: Trailer hitches Jul 12, 2024
- Forest River recall: Equipment Jan 5, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.