| NHTSA Recall # | 118104 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 16V175000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 420-06092015-0050SA |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Supplier | FOREST RIVER |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | PUMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Date of notification | 11/05/16 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 01/01/13 |
| End date of manufacturing | 01/03/16 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 29/03/16 |
| Report created | 29/03/16 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 577 |
| Defect 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 summary | A damaged tire could deflate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |