Recall 16V175000: 2013–2016 Forest River Puma
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 29, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 577
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
A damaged tire could deflate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2013 Forest River Puma
- 2014 Forest River Puma
- 2015 Forest River Puma
- 2016 Forest River Puma
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V175000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 420-06092015-0050SA
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner letters
- May 11, 2016
- Components
- Suspension (Suspension); Tires (Wheels & Tires)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology