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NHTSA Recall 19V453000: Labels (equipment)

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 70 vehicles. It affects 2019–2020 Forest River Cherokee.

70
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2019
owners notified (June 24)
NHTSA campaign19V453000
Manufacturer campaign64-1033
ComponentEQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS
Report receivedJune 14, 2019
Owner notificationJune 24, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cherokee trailers, model CKT294BH. The Federal Placard states incorrect Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information, which may result in the trailer being overloaded.

Safety risk

An operator may rely on the incorrect Placard information and overload the trailer causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River has notified owners, providing replacement placards that contain accurate Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Cargo Carrying Capacity information, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-995-3447. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-1033.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 19V453000

Make and modelModel years
Forest River Cherokee2019, 2020

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.