| Issue ID | 1317999 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10906443 |
| Manufacurer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | PUMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 03/09/16 |
| Component | TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nexus viper (na) equipped with michelin ms2 (na) tires, size: 225/75/16. While pulling into a fuel station, the contact was notified that the two front tires were wobbling. The contact was losing chunks out of the center tread of the front tires. There were also small holes in the outer tread. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that the tires were deteriorating with chunks of the tire missing. The tires were replaced. The tires were original equipment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate vehicle and tire failure mileage was 25,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SIOUX FALLS, SD |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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