FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE (2017) recall — Equipment
Forest River recalls 2017 Cherokee trailers with incorrect tire and rim size placards, risking crashes from wrong tire installation. Owners must get corrected placards free.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The incorrect tire information can cause the operator to install the wrong size of replacement tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2017 Cherokee recreational trailers because the placard shows wrong tire and rim sizes. This could lead to installing unsafe tires, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should contact Forest River for a free fix. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225887-forest-river-2017-cherokee-trailer-incorrect-tire-info-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225887-forest-river-2017-cherokee-trailer-incorrect-tire-info-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V171000
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“Forest River 2017 Cherokee Trailer: Incorrect Tire Info Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225887-forest-river-2017-cherokee-trailer-incorrect-tire-info-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V171000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V171000).
Why it’s dangerous
The placard shows incorrect tire and rim sizes (ST205/75R15C with 15X5.5JJ) instead of the actual ST205/75R14C with 14X5.5JJ. This mismatch risks improper tire installation, which could cause a crash if the wrong tires are used.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Forest River Cherokee recreational trailers with model ORCKT244JR-64 are affected. Trailer operators are most at risk due to potential installation errors.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model ORCKT244JR-64 on your 2017 Forest River Cherokee trailer. The placard shows incorrect tire and rim sizes that don't match the actual specifications.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call 1-541-995-3447 to get a corrected Federal Placard installed for free.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-995-3447. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-03082017-0339.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The placard shows incorrect tire and rim sizes, which could lead to installing unsafe tires and increasing crash risk.
What is the model number of the affected trailers?
The model number is ORCKT244JR-64 for 2017 Forest River Cherokee trailers.
How do I get the fix?
Dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard for free; contact Forest River at 1-541-995-3447.
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 17V171000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 17V171000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-995-3447. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-03082017-0339. 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 #17V171000 (March 14, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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