Forest River Cherokee recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 14, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Forest River, Inc. recalls 2019–2020 Forest River Cherokee

Recall number

19V453000

Brand / firm

Forest River

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 70 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.