Incorrect Rim Information on Label – 2022 Forest River Cherokee Toy Hauler

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January 14, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V012000

Incorrect Rim Information on Label/FMVSS 120

The vehicle operator may install incorrect replacement tires that do not fix properly on the rim, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V012

Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.

Components TIRES, EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 82

 

Summary

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Cherokee Toy Hauler vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information placard label may indicate incorrect rim information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 120, “Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars” and 567, “Certification.”

 

Remedy

Forest River will mail a replacement Tire and Loading Information placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 23, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River’s number for this recall is 73-1457.

 

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.

 


Dear Forest River Customer:

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Act and in accordance with the requirements of the United States’ National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Forest River has decided that a noncompliance, which relates to the motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2022 Cherokee Toy Hauler recreational vehicles. The vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, “Tire and Rim Selection” and 49 CFR Part 567 “Certification” Additionally, this non-compliance fails to meet the requirements of Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations; Part 120 “Tire and Rim Selection”. This is to inform you that your vehicle may be non-compliant with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations and that the non-compliance could affect the safety of a person.

 

WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE?

The Federal Placard had the incorrect rim designated as 16X6J whereas the rim should be designated as 16X7J.

 

EVALUATION OF THE RISK TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR(S) RELATED TO THE RECALL.

A tire may not seat at the bead if the consumer installs a 16x6J wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

WHAT IS FOREST RIVER AND OUR DEALERSHIPS GOING TO DO?

The replacement labels for this recall is included with this notification. Forest River has notified dealerships of this recall and have provided them with remedy instructions to install these Federal Placards if you are uncomfortable installing them yourself. You may have the recall corrected at any Forest River dealership. However, it is preferable if you have your selling dealership perform the remedy. Forest River completely covers your cost for the remedy; you will not receive any bill of sale for anything covered under the above recall number.

 

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

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

If you are not comfortable with installing these labels:

Please contact your dealer immediately and request a service appointment to schedule the free remedy. The vehicle Owner is responsible for arranging to have the work completed. Please state you have been notified by Forest River and provide the recall number for the dealership. It is also helpful to the dealership to have a copy of this letter when you take your vehicle in for the recall remedy.

You may also visit www.forestriverinc.com for dealer locations.

 

HOW LONG WILL THE REMEDY PROCESS TAKE?

The estimated time of repair is .10 However, the dealership may need to keep your vehicle or schedule an appointment with you for a later date to fit into their regular service schedule.

 

WHAT IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID FOR REPAIRS TO YOUR VEHICLE FOR THIS PARTICULAR CONDITION?

If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect 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 recall.

Please send a copy of the service invoice to the following address:

Cherokee
Forest River, Inc.
Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER
1500 N Detroit St.
Lagrange, IN 46761

 


Chronology :

During a routine Corporate Quality Control inspection of the manufacturing plant on January 11, 2022, it was discovered that the Federal Placard had the incorrect rim designated as 16X6J whereas the rim should be designated as 16X7J.

On January 14, 2022 Forest Rivers Corporate Recall Committee voted to recall.

 


1 Affected Product

Vehicle

MAKE MODEL YEAR
FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE 2022

 


6 Associated Documents

Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-22V012-1881.pdf 688.818KB

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Noncompliance Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-22V012-2852.PDF 214.797KB

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-22V012-9266.pdf 193.324KB

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-22V012-6334.pdf 3544.879KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-22V012-7167.pdf 211.171KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-1

RCLQRT-22V012-0141.PDF 211.126KB

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Latest Recalls Documents

For the Latest and Most Recent Recalls Information Visit the link below…

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=22V012&docType=RCL

 


 

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