Forest River Puma recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 29, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Forest River, Inc. recalls 2013–2016 Forest River Puma

Recall number

16V175000

Brand / firm

Forest River

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 577 units

Why it was recalled

A damaged tire could deflate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.