Defect Description For Recall
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2016 Cherokee Grey Wolf Recreational Trailers Manufactured From March 23, 2015, Through March 9, 2016. The Federal Placard Incorrectly Indicates The Tire And Rim Size As St205/75R15/C Tire(S) With 15X5.0Jj Rims. However, The Trailer Is Equipped With St205/75R14/C Tire(S) With 14X5.5Jj Rims. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 110, “Tire SeleCTIon And Rims.”
Make Of Vehicle
CHEROKEE
Model Of Vehicle
GREY WOLF
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V164000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
Incorrect Information On The Federal Placard May Lead To The Operator Overloading The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of A Tire Blowout And The Possibility Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Forest River Will Notify Owners And Will Send Them A Corrected Federal Placard, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On April 25, 2016. Owners May Contact Forest River Customer Service At 1-541-995-3447 Extension 4013. Forest River’S Recall Number For This Campaign Is 64-03112016-0147.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20150323
End Of Manufacture
20160309
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
224
Date Owners Notified
20160425
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160322
Make Campaign Number
64-03112016-0147
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
110