NHTSA Campaign 16V179000
SUSPENSION
Issued by Forest River, Inc. · Reported Mar 30, 2016 · 2,639 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
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 420-06092015-0050.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | PUMA | 2008 | 2,639 |
| FOREST RIVER | PUMA | 2009 | 2,639 |
| FOREST RIVER | PUMA | 2010 | 2,639 |
| FOREST RIVER | PUMA | 2011 | 2,639 |
| FOREST RIVER | PUMA | 2012 | 2,639 |
| FOREST RIVER | PUMA | 2013 | 2,639 |
| FOREST RIVER | PUMA | 2014 | 2,639 |
| FOREST RIVER | PUMA | 2015 | 2,639 |
| FOREST RIVER | PUMA | 2016 | 2,639 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V179000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.