FOREST RIVER PUMA 2011: SUSPENSION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V179000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER PUMA 2011
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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.