89-1618 Incorrect GVWR on Federal Placard – 2023 Forest River Cherokee CKT36FBOP Travel Trailers

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
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March 2023
Pursuant to USC49CFR §577.13 – Notification to Dealerships and Distributors – Paragraph B
“It is a violation of Federal Law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle
equipment (including a tire) covered by the notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is
remedied. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law.”
–Forest River motorized and towable products are contained in this section-
CANADA: Pursuant to the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act, section 5
Companies who sell new non-complying vehicles may be in violation of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Substantial
penalties apply to violations of this law. This notice is being sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor
Vehicle Safety Act. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person.
Forest River has decided that a safety defect exists in certain 2023 Cherokee CKT36FBOP Travel Trailer Recreational
vehicles. Forest River is recalling the defect model(s) to ensure the safety of our future retail consumers and your
dealership. Forest River apologizes for any inconvenience this action may cause your dealership; however, safety
continued satisfaction and our commitment to building great products are of the utmost importance to Forest River.
The identified VIN referenced in the attached document(s).
The designated Date range of production is 02/21/2023 through 03/27/2023.
DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE:
The safety chains my not meet the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (“GVWR”) that is listed incorrectly on the Federal
Placard. The replacement Federal Placard will have the correct Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (“GVWR”).
EVALUATION OF RISK:
If vehicle was to detach from the hitch the safety chains may not be sufficient to hold the unit increasing the risk of a
crash.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
Dealership Service Department procedures are below.
Federal Placard Installation:
 The labels are located on the road side of the unit, low on the sidewall or on the upper deck on the same side and
on the entry door;
 Wipe off the labels with isopropyl alcohol;
 Match the labels and carefully place the new labels directly on top of the old labels
DEALER REPAIR CODES: Dealer Connect
UNITED
STATES
CANADA REPAIR
CODE
DESCRIPTION ALLOWABLE
HOUR(S)
23V226 N/A RC-002-01-00-004316 REPLACE FEDERAL PLACARD .10 HRS
HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION:
CONTACT PHONE
CUSTOMER SERVICE (260) 499-2100
DEPARTMENT OF COMPLIANCE
VEHICLE SAFETY AND RECALL MANAGEMENT
BUILDING 11
423 N MAIN ST
MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA 46540-9218
NHTSA RECALL: 23V226
CANADA RECALL: N/A
FR ID: 89-1618
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
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The Recall shall be considered the utmost priority to remedy the 2023 Cherokee CKT36FBOP Travel Trailer in question. The retail consumer shall not be charged any amount of monies for remedy to their 2023 Cherokee CKT36FBOP Travel Trailer listed under this Recall.
If your dealership has already performed the remedy to 2023 Cherokee CKT36FBOP Travel Trailer, your dealership is entitled to the reimbursement as stated above by filing a claim using the indicated repair code(s). If the remedy needs to be performed on an out of warranty 2023 Cherokee CKT36FBOP Travel Trailer in which the VIN falls under as stated in the identified VIN listing, your dealership is entitled to the reimbursement as stated above by filing a claim using the indicated repair code(s).
Notice:
In no manner shall a Forest River Product Owner or Coachmen Product Owner be charged any fee(s) for scheduling, conduction or completion of the recall. Additionally, all dealership(s) that are Forest River and/or Coachmen dealership(s) are Federally Mandated to perform the recall once presented with this recall whether by the Owner or Dealership receipt of this letter, without denial of service to the Owner. Lastly, denial of a remedy for this recall is a Federal Violation punishable by law resulting substantial fines and/or civil penalties.
Federal Regulation requires that any lessor receiving this Recall must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days. If your dealership no longer owns this vehicle, please inform the Warranty Manager of the product listed above of the change of ownership.
Sincerely,
Forest River, Inc.
Office of Corporate Compliance**************************************************************************************************************OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-226
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Forest River, Inc. MAR 31, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-226 Manufacturer Recall No. : 89-1618
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc.
Address : 55470 CR 1
P.O. Box 3030 Elkhart IN 46515-3030 Company phone : 1-800-348-7440
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 70 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information :
Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 Forest River Inc. Cherokee CKT36FBOP Travel Trailers Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : The scope includes all vehicles since the inception of this model.
2023 CHEROKEE CKT36FBOP 70
Grand Total 70 Production Dates : FEB 21, 2023 – MAR 27, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The safety chains my not meet the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (“GVWR”) that is listed incorrectly on the Federal Placard. The replacement Federal Placard will have the correct Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (“GVWR”).
FMVSS 1 : 567 – Certification FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : If vehicle was to detach from the hitch the safety chains may not be sufficient to hold the unit increasing the risk of a crash.
Description of the Cause : Clerical error.
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
None
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-226 Page 2 Component Name 1 : Federal Placard Component Description : Federal Placard Component Part Number : N/A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
On March 27, 2023, during a routine inspection at the manufacturing plant it was discovered that the safety chains were incorrectly rated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (“GVWR”) that is listed on the Federal Placard. On the same day it was determined there was a clerical error on the Federal Placard. All vehicles affected are located at a single Dealer and have been quarantined. The replacement Federal Placards will be sent to the Dealer to be installed. None of the affected vehicles are sold to retail consumers. Therefore, there will not be an owner notification sent, only a Dealer Letter. On March 31, 2023, Forest Rivers Corporate Recall Committee voted to recall. On March 31, 2023, Opened 573 Report to select not sequential VINs The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-226
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Forest River will provide all parts and labor free of charge to Consumers
and Dealers. A Federal Placard will be sent to the Dealer for all affected vehicles to be installed.
What is the Forest River Customer Service Phone Number? (260) 499-2100 If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized. Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of this defect under recall.
Please send the service invoice to the following address:
Cherokee
Forest River, Inc.
Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER
1500 North Detroit St LaGrange, IN 46767
How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
The Federal Placard will now have the correct Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (“GVWR”)
The Federal Placard was changed to 11,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (“GVWR”) the week of March 27, 2023. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Forest River has the utmost urgency in our recalls. Forest River will send
suspected VIN numbers to our third party vendor that is licensed to pull data on the current owner of the vehicles (as needed) once a formal NHTSA I.D. is provided. Forest River intends on pushing the mailing out as soon as NHTSA provides any correction(s) and an Acknowledgement Letter.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 10, 2023 – MAY 10, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 10, 2023 – MAY 10, 2023
* NR – Not Reported

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