FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE 2019: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V453000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-06-24 2019-06-14 2019-06-17

Production Dates: 2018-04-27 - 2019-05-30

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 64-1033

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 70

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 567

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cherokee trailers, model CKT294BH. The Federal Placard states incorrect Cargo Carrying Capacity "CCC" and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating "GVWR" information, which may result in the trailer being overloaded.

Consequence

An operator may rely on the incorrect Placard information and overload the trailer causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River has notified owners, providing replacement placards that contain accurate Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Cargo Carrying Capacity information, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-995-3447. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-1033.

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.