Incorrect gvwr on federal placard/part 567
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2023 cherokee ckt36fbop travel trailers. the safety chains may be insufficient for the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) listed on the federal placard, which can allow the trailer to detach. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
Safety Consequence
A trailer that detaches from a vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a new federal placard, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be sent. owners may contact forest river customer service at1-260)-499-2100. forest river's number for this recall is 89-1618.
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FAQ: Recall 23V226000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 23V226000?
NHTSA recall 23V226000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on March 31, 2023. It addresses: Incorrect gvwr on federal placard/part 567. The recall affects approximately 70 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V226000 or the manufacturer campaign number 89-1618. 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.