Recall 16V579000: Forest River, Inc.
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 16V579000 was filed by Forest River, Inc. and received on August 3, 2016.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: TIRES; SUSPENSION.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 230.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on September 15, 2016.
- Production dates listed: April 15, 2016 to July 28, 2016.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
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.
Consequence (official text)
A damaged tire may unexpectedly deflate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy (official text)
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.
Notes and contacts as published
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 17C-07292016-0234.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | CHEROKEE | 2017 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2017 Forest River Cherokee listed in the notice
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.
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