FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE (2019) recall — Equipment
Forest River is recalling 2018-2019 Cherokee travel trailers with incorrect federal placards that could lead to vehicle overload and instability. Owners should contact customer service for free replacement placards.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Due to the incorrect Federal Placard, an operator may overload the vehicle, which may decrease vehicle stability and increase the risk of crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cherokee travel trailers because their federal placards may show incorrect axle ratings and cargo capacity. This could cause the trailer to become unstable and increase crash risk if overloaded. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223770-forest-river-2019-cherokee-travel-trailers-incorrect-placard-may-cause.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223770-forest-river-2019-cherokee-travel-trailers-incorrect-placard-may-cause · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V355000
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“Forest River 2019 Cherokee Travel Trailers: Incorrect Placard May Cause Overload Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223770-forest-river-2019-cherokee-travel-trailers-incorrect-placard-may-cause. Based on NHTSA recall #19V355000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V355000).
Why it’s dangerous
The federal placard may show wrong axle ratings, cargo capacity, or tire information. This could mean the trailer is overloaded or unstable during normal use, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Forest River Cherokee travel trailers with incorrect federal placards are affected. Those who regularly transport heavy loads or operate the trailer on uneven terrain face higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018-2019 Cherokee travel trailers with model numbers ACKT39CL or ACKT39RL. The recall began May 28, 2019, and affects vehicles sold during that period.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call 1-260-499-2100 to get free replacement placards for your trailer.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement placards that contain the accurate information, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 17A-1012.
Questions people ask
What model years are affected?
2018-2019 Cherokee travel trailers with model numbers ACKT39CL or ACKT39RL.
How do I know if my trailer has the incorrect placard?
The recall began May 28, 2019, and affects vehicles sold during that period with incorrect federal placard information.
What should I do if I have the affected trailer?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100 for free replacement placards.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V355000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 19V355000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement placards that contain the accurate information, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 17A-1012. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V355000 (October 5, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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