Forest River Puma Recall 17V699: Wrong tire pressure label can lead to tire failure

What this recall means for you

The federal certification placard on certain trailers lists the wrong tire information. It states a tire size of ST205/75R15/D requiring 50 PSI, but the installed tires are ST205/75R15/C, which require 65 PSI. Following the placard could lead an owner to under-inflate or, more likely, over-inflate the tires, since the installed tires need a higher pressure than the label shows.

Incorrect tire pressure can cause premature tire failure, which increases the risk of a crash. The trailer does not meet the requirements of FMVSS 110 (Tire Selection and Rims) or 49 CFR Part 567 (Certification) as a result of the labeling error.

Owners should contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-0588 and reference recall number 425-0560. Forest River will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will install a corrected Federal Placard at no cost. You can also check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V699Forest River, Inc.

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Puma recreational trailers. The Federal Placards indicate incorrect tire load range and tire pressure (PSI) information. The placard states a tire size of ST205/75R15/D requiring 50PSI, however the installed tires are size ST205/75R15/C, requiring 65PSI. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and they also fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: The incorrect tire information can cause the operator to over-inflate the tires, which can cause premature tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-0588. Forest River's number for this recall is 425-0560.
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.

Affected vehicles

Forest River Puma	2018