Forest River is recalling approximately 70 units of the 2023 Cherokee CKT36FBOP travel trailer because they were manufactured with incorrect weight information on the federal placard. The safety chains installed on these trailers may not be strong enough for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) listed on the label. This weight mismatch could cause the safety chains to fail, potentially allowing the trailer to detach from the towing vehicle while in motion. Forest River has confirmed that all affected vehicles are currently in dealer inventory, so no owner letters are being sent, but dealers will install a new, correct Federal Placard free of charge.
If the safety chains are insufficient for the weight of the trailer, they may snap or fail during use. This can cause the trailer to detach from the towing vehicle, significantly increasing the risk of a crash on the road.
Installation of a new Federal Placard
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response