CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION; TIRES
- 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.
- 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 420-06092015-0050.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain Forest River Puma recreational trailers and toy haulers built from June 2007 through March 2016, the tires can contact the floor or wheel well when the trailer hits a bump. This contact can damage the tire.
A damaged tire could deflate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk when towing these trailers.
Forest River will notify owners, and 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 | 200820092010201120122013201420152016 |
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