Forest River Puma recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 9, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Forest River, Inc. recalls 2018 Forest River Puma

Recall number

17V635000

Brand / firm

Forest River

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 742 units

Why it was recalled

If the wheels were not properly tightened, they may loosen and detach while the trailer is moving, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Puma recreational trailers. When installing and tightening the wheels on the trailers, the wheel center caps may have interfered, preventing the wheels from being properly tightened.

What to do

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the plastic wheel center cap and install a different center cap, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0588. Forest River's number for this recall is 420-0537.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.