FOREST RIVER PUMA 2009: SUSPENSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V179000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | PUMA | 2009 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-05-11 | 2016-03-30 | 2016-03-30 |
Production Dates: 2007-06-25 - 2016-03-23
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 420-06092015-0050
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2639
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A damaged tire could deflate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
