Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V237000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V237000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2007-2011 cherokee recreational trailers Includes 579 affected units, Incorrect GAWR and GVWR Information/Part 567, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2007-2011 cherokee recreational trailers

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V237000

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2017-04-07T00:00:00

Subject: Incorrect gawr and gvwr information/part 567

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 579

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 17-04042017-0367

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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."

Consequence Summary: The incorrect information may result in a user unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of the crash.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 100

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SID: row-ubn7_ic5k-qrbp

NHTSA ID: 17V237000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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