Vehicle recall 17V237000 · April 7, 2017
2007-2011 Forest River Cherokee
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- The incorrect information may result in a user unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of the crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V237000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 7, 2017
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 17-04042017-0367
- Owner notification
- May 31, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 579
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Other › Labels
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