Recall
Forest River Cherokee — 16V579000
NHTSA ID
16V579000
Make
Forest River
Model
Cherokee
Years Affected
2017
Recall Date
2016-08-03
Component
TIRES
Units Affected
230
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
17C-07292016-0234
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.