Forest River 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 short version
Forest River, Inc. reported a problem with the other labels. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
The incorrect information may result in a user unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of the crash.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Federal Placard with corrected one, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-237.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2007–2011 | Forest River Cherokee |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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