Forest River Cherokee recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 3, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Forest River, Inc. recalls 2017 Forest River Cherokee

Recall number

16V579000

Brand / firm

Forest River

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 230 units

Why it was recalled

A damaged tire may unexpectedly deflate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cherokee recreational trailers, models CCKT16BHS, CCKT16FQ and CCKT17CJ, manufactured April 15, 2016, to July 28, 2016. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the bottom of the trailer and the top of the tire and, during use, the tire may make contact, possibly damaging the tire.

What to do

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a bolt on lift kit, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-593-4005. Forest River's number for this recall is 17C-07292016-0234.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.