Recall 16V179000
TIRES
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | FOREST RIVER | PUMA |
| 2009 | FOREST RIVER | PUMA |
| 2010 | FOREST RIVER | PUMA |
| 2011 | FOREST RIVER | PUMA |
| 2012 | FOREST RIVER | PUMA |
| 2013 | FOREST RIVER | PUMA |
| 2014 | FOREST RIVER | PUMA |
| 2015 | FOREST RIVER | PUMA |
| 2016 | FOREST RIVER | PUMA |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.