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- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cherokee recreational trailers, model T19V, manufactured February 18, 2013, to August 14, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the Federal placard displays incorrect vehicle information. The original placard indicates that the tires on the vehicle are ST225/75R15D and the axle indicates a 5,200 lbs. capacity. However, the vehicle was built with a 3,500 lbs. axle and ST205/75R15C tires, which results in a decrease in the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- By relying on the incorrect Tire, Rim, GVWR and Cargo Carrying Capacity information indicated on the Federal Placards, an owner may unknowingly overload the vehicle, possibly resulting in tire or axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners and provide a corrected, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-453-6064. Forest River's number for this campaign is 17A-10082015-0094.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2013-2014 Cherokee recreational trailers (model T19V, built February 18, 2013 to August 14, 2013) have a Federal placard with incorrect vehicle information. The placard lists ST225/75R15D tires and a 5,200 lb axle, but the trailer was actually built with a 3,500 lb axle and ST205/75R15C tires, which lowers the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
Because the placard shows the wrong tire, rim, weight rating and cargo capacity, an owner may unknowingly overload the trailer. That could lead to tire or axle failure and an increased risk of a crash.
Forest River will notify owners and provide a corrected placard free of charge. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-453-6064 and reference campaign number 17A-10082015-0094. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Cherokee | 20132014 |
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