Recall 16V179000: 2008–2016 Forest River Puma
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 30, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 2,639
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2008-2016 Puma recreational trailers and toy haulers, models PT20RDC, PT21FBC, PT22RBC, PT26RLC, PT26FBSC, PT21TUC, PT27RBSC, PT25FBC, PT22RB, PTH21TFU, PTH24THS, PTH25TFS, PTH27SBU, PTH27RLSS, PTH25TFQ, and PTH21TFB manufactured from June 25, 2007, through March 23, 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 420-06092015-0050.
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
- 2008 Forest River Puma
- 2009 Forest River Puma
- 2010 Forest River Puma
- 2011 Forest River Puma
- 2012 Forest River Puma
- 2013 Forest River Puma
- 2014 Forest River Puma
- 2015 Forest River Puma
- 2016 Forest River Puma
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V179000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 420-06092015-0050
- 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