FOREST RIVER PUMA 2018: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V699000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER PUMA 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-12-04 2017-11-06 2017-11-07

Production Dates: 2017-10-24 - 2017-10-26

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 425-0560

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 110

Summary

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."

Consequence

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.