Forest River recall: Equipment
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 could happen
The incorrect information may result in a user unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of the crash.
The fix
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
- Forest River Cherokee 2007–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V237000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 7, 2017
- Owners notified
- May 31, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 579
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 31, 2007 to Sep 23, 2010
- Part
- Equipment › Other › Labels
- Maker's own recall number
- 17-04042017-0367
- 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.