CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Puma recreational trailers, models PT23FBC and PT25RSC. The Federal Placard has incorrect tire and rim size information, indicating ST205/75R15C tires with a 50 psi and rim size of 14X5, when the correct information is ST205/75R14C tires with a 50 psi, and rim size of 14X5.5JJ. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Risk
- The incorrect tire information can cause the operator to install the wrong size of replacement tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on March 30, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0588. Forest River's number for this recall is 420-03072017-0338.
- 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
The certification label (Federal Placard) on certain trailers lists the wrong tire and rim size. It gives ST205/75R15C tires and a 14x5 rim, but the correct specification is ST205/75R14C tires with a 14x5.5JJ rim, both at 50 psi. Because the label is wrong, an owner may install the wrong size of replacement tires, which increases the risk of a crash.
If you own a 2017 Puma trailer, model PT23FBC or PT25RSC, check the placard and make sure the tire and rim sizes match the correct specification above. Do not replace tires based on the incorrect label. Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0588 (recall number 420-03072017-0338) to arrange a free corrected placard, which dealers will install at no cost.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Puma | 2017 |
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