NHTSA Recall 23V226000: Labels (equipment)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 70 vehicles. It affects 2023 Forest River Cherokee.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V226000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 89-1618 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | March 31, 2023 |
| Owner notification | March 31, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Cherokee CKT36FBOP Travel Trailers. The safety chains may be insufficient for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) listed on the federal placard, which can allow the trailer to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Safety risk
A trailer that detaches from a vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new Federal Placard, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at1-260)-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 89-1618.
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 23V226000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River Cherokee | 2023 |
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.