FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE (2019) recall — Equipment
Forest River recalls 2019 Cherokee trailers with incorrect tire size placards, risking crashes due to improper tire installation. Owners must replace placards with correct tire info.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The incorrect information may cause an operator to install a tire that is insufficient for the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2019 Cherokee recreational trailers because the placards show the wrong tire size (ST205/75R15 instead of ST225/75R15). This could lead to crashes if the wrong tires are installed, as the trailers don't meet federal safety standards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223772-forest-river-2019-cherokee-recreational-trailers-incorrect-tire-size-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223772-forest-river-2019-cherokee-recreational-trailers-incorrect-tire-size-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V085000
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“Forest River 2019 Cherokee Recreational Trailers: Incorrect Tire Size Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223772-forest-river-2019-cherokee-recreational-trailers-incorrect-tire-size-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V085000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V085000).
Why it’s dangerous
The placards show ST205/75R15 tires instead of the actual ST225/75R15 tires. This mismatch means the trailer might not meet federal tire safety standards, increasing crash risk if the wrong tires are used.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Forest River Cherokee recreational trailers are affected. Those who have installed the incorrect tire size based on the placard are at higher risk of crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the placard showing ST205/75R15 on your 2019 Cherokee trailer. The recall began February 25, 2019, and affects trailers that don't have the correct tire size information.
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What to do — step by step
Replace Placard
Install the new Federal Placard with correct tire size information (ST225/75R15) provided by Forest River.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River has notified owners and sent them a new Federal Placard that has correct tire size information, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8072, extension 4022. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-0948.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The placards show incorrect tire size (ST205/75R15) instead of the actual ST225/75R15 tires, causing potential crashes due to improper installation.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check for the placard showing ST205/75R15 on your 2019 Cherokee trailer. The recall began February 25, 2019.
What should I do if I have the wrong tires?
The recall requires replacing the placard with the correct tire size information (ST225/75R15) to ensure compliance with federal safety standards.
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 19V085000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 19V085000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River has notified owners and sent them a new Federal Placard that has correct tire size information, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8072, extension 4022. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-0948. 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 #19V085000 (August 2, 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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