2023 Forest River Cherokee: Equipment recall
NHTSA campaign 23V226000 · 70 units potentially affected · filed Mar 31, 2023
What's wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Cherokee CKT36FBOP Travel Trailers. The safety chains may be insufficient for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) listed on the federal placard, which can allow the trailer to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Why it matters
A trailer that detaches from a vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install a new Federal Placard, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at1-260)-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 89-1618.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V226000
- Manufacturer no.
- 89-1618
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Units affected
- 70
- Report received
- Mar 31, 2023
- Owner letters
- Mar 31, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.