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NHTSA Recall 21V877000: Labels (equipment)

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 31 vehicles. It affects 2021–2022 Forest River Cherokee.

31
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2021
owners notified (November 29)
NHTSA campaign21V877000
Manufacturer campaign17A-1439
ComponentEQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS
Report receivedNovember 12, 2021
Owner notificationNovember 29, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cherokee ACKT29TEBL travel trailers. The tire size and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the Federal Placard are incorrect, which could result in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims" and 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Safety risk

An overloaded vehicle can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will mail owners a new Federal Placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest Rivers number for this recall is 17A-1439.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 21V877000

Make and modelModel years
Forest River Cherokee2021, 2022

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.