Tire may contact wheel well or bottom of trailer
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
A damaged tire may unexpectedly deflate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 16V579000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V579000?
NHTSA recall 16V579000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on August 3, 2016. It addresses: Tire may contact wheel well or bottom of trailer. The recall affects approximately 230 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V579000 or the manufacturer campaign number 17C-07292016-0234. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.