SuspensionRecall 16V-579 · 2017 Forest River Cherokee
Forest River, Inc. recall 16V-579 covers 230 2017 Forest River Cherokee for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on August 3, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 57% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V579000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cherokee recreational trailers, models CCKT16BHS, CCKT16FQ and CCKT17CJ, manufactured April 15, 2016, to July 28, 2016. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the bottom of the trailer and the top of the tire and, during use, the tire may make contact, possibly damaging the tire.
The risk
A damaged tire may unexpectedly deflate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a bolt on lift kit, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-593-4005. Forest River's number for this recall is 17C-07292016-0234.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
57%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 6 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 15, 2016 to July 28, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.