FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE (2010) recall — Equipment
Forest River recalls 2007-2011 Cherokee trailers with incorrect Gross Axle Weight Ratings, risking vehicle overload and crashes. Owners must get corrected placards free.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The incorrect information may result in a user unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of the crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cherokee recreational trailers because their Federal Placards show a higher Gross Axle Weight Rating than the actual capacity, which could lead to vehicle overload and crashes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1253353-forest-river-2010-cherokee-trailer-incorrect-weight-rating-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1253353-forest-river-2010-cherokee-trailer-incorrect-weight-rating-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V237000
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“Forest River 2010 Cherokee Trailer: Incorrect Weight Rating Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1253353-forest-river-2010-cherokee-trailer-incorrect-weight-rating-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V237000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V237000).
Why it’s dangerous
The placards incorrectly state a Gross Axle Weight Rating of 3,970 lbs. when the actual capacity is 3,500 lbs. This mismatch means users might overload the trailer, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2007-2011 Forest River Cherokee recreational trailers are affected. Those who use these trailers for towing or hauling heavy loads are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2007-2011 Forest River Cherokee recreational trailers. The Federal Placards show a Gross Axle Weight Rating of 3,970 lbs. instead of 3,500 lbs.
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What to do — step by step
Get Corrected Placard
Contact Forest River at 1-260-593-4001 extension 17119 to receive a free corrected Federal Placard.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Federal Placard with corrected one, free of charge. The recall began on May 31, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-260-593-4001 extension 17119. Forest River's number for this recall is 17-04042017-0367.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The Federal Placards on these trailers incorrectly state a Gross Axle Weight Rating of 3,970 lbs. when the actual capacity is 3,500 lbs., which could lead to vehicle overload and crashes.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Your trailer is affected if it's a 2007-2011 Forest River Cherokee recreational trailer with Federal Placards showing a Gross Axle Weight Rating of 3,970 lbs. instead of 3,500 lbs.
What should I do if I have this trailer?
Contact Forest River at 1-260-593-4001 extension 17119 to get a free corrected Federal Placard.
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 17V237000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 17V237000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Federal Placard with corrected one, free of charge. The recall began on May 31, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-260-593-4001 extension 17119. Forest River's number for this recall is 17-04042017-0367. 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 #17V237000 (July 4, 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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