CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION; TIRES
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 420-06092015-0050SA.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain Puma recreational trailers, the tires can contact the floor or wheel well when the trailer hits a bump, which may damage a tire.
A damaged tire could deflate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners should be alert to this hazard while towing.
Forest River will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a lift kit to add clearance, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0607 and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Puma | 2013201420152016 |
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