Forest River – Tire may Contact Wheel Well or Bottom of Trailer

Forest River (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cherokee recreational trailers, models CCKT16BHS, CCKT16FQ and CCKT17CJ, manufactured April 15, 2016, to July 28, 2016. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the bottom of the trailer and the top of the tire and, during use, the tire may make contact, possibly damaging the tire.


Report Received Date 08/03/2016
NHTSA ID 16V579000
Consequence Summary A damaged tire may unexpectedly deflate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a bolt on lift kit, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-593-4005. Forest River's number for this recall is 17C-07292016-0234.
Recall Code 17C-07292016-0234
Potentially Affected 230
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V579000)

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