Recall 21V877 covers 31 2021-2022 Forest River Cherokee travel trailers with incorrect tire and GAWR placards. Contact Forest River for the free corrected placard.
Forest River is recalling 31 2021-2022 Cherokee travel trailers because the Federal Placard lists the wrong tire size and Gross Axle Weight Rating. The incorrect label can lead an owner to overload the trailer, which can cause loss of control and increase crash risk; Forest River dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Placard on a 2021-2022 Forest River Cherokee travel trailer is the weight and tire label mounted on the trailer. It tells the owner and service shop the tire size and Gross Axle Weight Rating, the weight each axle is rated to carry. That label is used when choosing tires, setting load limits, and checking whether the trailer is loaded within its designed capacity.
On affected Cherokee trailers, Forest River says a plant communication error left the placard with the wrong axle and tire information. The label showed 5,100 lbs. axle information tied to a larger ST225/75R15/E tire after the data should have returned to 3,500 lbs. axles and ST205/75R15/D tires. That mismatch can lead an owner to load the trailer beyond the equipment actually installed.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is the information on the placard, so the trailer can look normal until the incorrect rating leads to overloading.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2021 and 2022 Cherokee model years, both tied to the same federal placard label.
| 2021 Forest River Cherokee | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2022 Forest River Cherokee | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 31 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2021-2022 Forest River Cherokee trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An overloaded Cherokee can lose stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash. Confirm the correct loading information before carrying passengers, cargo, or towing, then follow the updated placard once it arrives. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021-2022 Forest River Cherokee is included in this recall.
- Contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100 to confirm the free replacement Federal Placard has been mailed for recall number 21V877.
- Replace the incorrect Federal Placard with the new placard so the tire size and GAWR information match the trailer.
- Avoid loading the trailer by the incorrect placard. Use the corrected tire size and GAWR information before towing.
- Keep the recall notice and replacement placard with your trailer paperwork.
What happens at the repair
Forest River's remedy is a corrected Federal Placard for the trailer, mailed to owners at no charge. The placard fixes the tire size and Gross Axle Weight Rating information tied to this recall. The recall remedy is free, and Forest River says any prior repair within the scope of this defect still needs to be inspected or performed to confirm the right parts and procedures were used. For reimbursement, Forest River's process covers only repairs within the scope of this defect. Send the service invoice to Cherokee Forest River, Attn: Warranty Manager.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 12, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 29, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 22, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| December 22, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 22, 2021 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| December 22, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V877?
Recall 21V877 covers 31 2021-2022 Forest River Cherokee ACKT29TEBL travel trailers with incorrect tire size and Gross Axle Weight Rating information on the Federal Placard. The wrong label information can let the trailer be overloaded, which can lead to loss of control. Forest River mails the replacement placard for free.
What should I do if my 2021-2022 Forest River Cherokee is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 21V877. If it is, contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-260-499-2100 and reference Forest River recall 17A-1439. Use the corrected placard information before loading or towing the trailer.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Forest River provides the replacement Federal Placard free of charge under recall 21V877. This recall is a label correction, so the remedy is the corrected placard rather than a parts replacement or dealer repair.
What is the safety risk with recall 21V877?
The safety risk is overloading the trailer because the Federal Placard lists incorrect tire size and Gross Axle Weight Rating information. An overloaded trailer can lead to loss of control and increase crash risk. Confirm your VIN and use the corrected placard information before loading the trailer.
When were owners notified about recall 21V877?
Forest River mailed owner notification letters on November 29, 2021. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Cherokee is included, then contact Forest River Customer Service with recall number 17A-1439.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V877000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-260-499-2100 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V877 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V877000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →