FOREST RIVER PUMA 2014: SUSPENSION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V175000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER PUMA 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-05-11 2016-03-29 2016-03-29

Production Dates: 2013-01-01 - 2016-03-01

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 420-06092015-0050SA

Component: SUSPENSION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 577

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Puma recreational trailers, models T12RBC, T15UDC, T17QBC, and T18FBC, manufactured from January 1, 2013, through March 1, 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 420-06092015-0050SA.

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.