Recall
Forest River Puma — 16V175000
NHTSA ID
16V175000
Make
Forest River
Model
Puma
Years Affected
2016
Recall Date
2016-03-29
Component
SUSPENSION
Units Affected
577
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
420-06092015-0050SA
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Puma recreational trailers, models T12RBC, T15UDC, T17QBC, and T18FBC, manufactured from January 1, 2013, through March 1, 2016. When the trailer hits a bump, the tire(s) may contact the floor or wheel well and result in tire damage.
Consequence
A damaged tire could deflate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit to add additional clearance to the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0607. Forest River's recall number for this campaign is 420-06092015-0050SA.