Forest River, Inc. | 2017 cherokee recreational trailers, model orckt244jr-64 | NHTSA Recall #17V171000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V171000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2017 cherokee recreational trailers, model orckt244jr-64 Includes 14 affected units, Incorrect Tire Size on Federal Placard/FMVSS 110, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

2017 cherokee recreational trailers, model orckt244jr-64

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017 cherokee recreational trailers, model orckt244jr-64. the federal placard has incorrect tire and rim size information, indicating st205/75r15c tires with 50 psi and a rim size of 15x5.5jj, when the actual combination is st205/75r14c tires with 50 psi and a rim size of 14x5.5jj. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected federal placard, free of charge. the recall began on march 31, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-541-995-3447. forest river's number for this recall is 64-03082017-0339.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V171000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2017-03-14T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect tire size on federal placard/fmvss 110
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 14

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 64-03082017-0339
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017 cherokee recreational trailers, model orckt244jr-64. the federal placard has incorrect tire and rim size information, indicating st205/75r15c tires with 50 psi and a rim size of 15x5.5jj, when the actual combination is st205/75r14c tires with 50 psi and a rim size of 14x5.5jj. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Consequence Summary: The incorrect tire information can cause the operator to install the wrong size of replacement tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected federal placard, free of charge. the recall began on march 31, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-541-995-3447. forest river's number for this recall is 64-03082017-0339.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

Metadata

SID: row-pfnb.rbca-6ahj
NHTSA ID: 17V171000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1741512641
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Updated At: 1741512641
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