The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V175000·Announced 2016-03-29

Forest River Recalls 2013-2016 Puma Trailers for Tire Clearance Issue

Forest River is recalling 2013-2016 Puma recreational trailers because tires may contact the wheel well on bumps, risking tire damage and loss of control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tire clearance) that can lead to tire deflation and loss of vehicle control, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Puma recreational trailers, specifically models T12RBC, T15UDC, T17QBC, and T18FBC. These units were manufactured between January 1, 2013, and March 1, 2016. The recall involves 577 vehicles.

The defect occurs when the trailer hits a bump, causing the tire(s) to contact the floor or wheel well. This contact can result in tire damage. A damaged tire could deflate, leading to a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER PUMA
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
577

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • PUMA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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