Recall 17V171 affects 14 2017 Forest River Cherokee trailers for incorrect tire and rim placard information. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 14 2017 Cherokee recreational trailers because the Federal Placard lists the wrong tire and rim size. That label error can lead an owner or service shop to install the wrong replacement tires, increasing crash risk; Forest River dealers will install a corrected placard free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Placard on a 2017 Forest River Cherokee is the label that tells an owner, tire shop, or service technician which tire and rim sizes belong on the trailer. It also lists the correct tire pressure. That information matters because replacement tires and rims need to match the trailer's certified setup.
On affected Cherokee trailers, the placard was printed with the wrong tire and rim size because of a data entry error. The label says the trailer uses ST205/75R15C tires at 50 PSI with 15X5.5JJ rims. The actual trailer setup is ST205/75R14C tires at 50 PSI with 14X5.5JJ rims. The tire pressure is the same, but the tire and rim size on the label are wrong.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is the printed information, so an owner will not hear, feel, or see a symptom from the placard itself.
Who's affected?
| 2017 Forest River Cherokee | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 14 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect tire information can lead an owner or tire shop to install the wrong replacement tire size, which increases crash risk. There is no warning light for a mislabeled placard. Before replacing tires, confirm the correct size with a Forest River dealer and avoid relying on the incorrect label. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Forest River Cherokee is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free corrected Federal Placard installation that fixes the wrong tire and rim size label.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V171 when you call.
- Avoid relying on the old placard for tire or rim replacement until the corrected placard is installed.
- Call Forest River customer service at 1-541-995-3447 with questions about the placard repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician installs a corrected Federal Placard with the proper tire and rim size information for the trailer. The placard correction is free under the recall, including parts and labor. If you've already paid out of pocket for a related placard correction before the recall notice, Forest River's standard reimbursement plan covers eligible documented costs. Keep any repair paperwork and ask Forest River customer service how to submit the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 14, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 31, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 8, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| May 8, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 8, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V171?
Recall 17V171 covers 14 2017 Forest River Cherokee recreational trailers, model ORCKT244JR-64, with a Federal Placard that lists the wrong tire and rim size. The label shows ST205/75R15C tires and 15X5.5JJ rims instead of ST205/75R14C tires and 14X5.5JJ rims. Forest River dealers install a corrected placard for free.
What should I do if my 2017 Forest River Cherokee is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 17V171. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the corrected Federal Placard installation. Reference recall number 17V171 and Forest River recall 64-03082017-0339 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Forest River dealers will install the corrected Federal Placard free of charge, so the tire and rim information matches the actual ST205/75R14C tire and 14X5.5JJ rim combination.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that the wrong tire information on the placard can lead an owner or service shop to install the wrong replacement tires. That increases crash risk. Until the corrected placard is installed, use the actual tire and rim size listed in the recall repair instructions.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V171000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-541-995-3447 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V171 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V171000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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