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Forest River Cherokee Recall 16V579: Tire May Rub Trailer Body, Risking Sudden Blowout

NHTSA campaign 16V579, reported August 3, 2016, 230 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2017 Cherokee recreational trailers built between April 15, 2016 and July 28, 2016 may not have enough clearance between the bottom of the trailer and the top of the tire. During use, the tire can contact the trailer and become damaged.

A damaged tire may unexpectedly deflate while the trailer is in use, which can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

Forest River will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a bolt-on lift kit at no cost to you. To learn more, contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-593-4005, referencing recall number 17C-07292016-0234. Owners can also check their vehicle identification number for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V579Forest River, Inc.
Component
SUSPENSION; TIRES
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cherokee recreational trailers, models CCKT16BHS, CCKT16FQ and CCKT17CJ, manufactured April 15, 2016, to July 28, 2016. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the bottom of the trailer and the top of the tire and, during use, the tire may make contact, possibly damaging the tire.
Risk
A damaged tire may unexpectedly deflate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a bolt on lift kit, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-593-4005. Forest River's number for this recall is 17C-07292016-0234.
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.

Affected vehicles

Forest River Cherokee2017