The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V635000·Announced 2017-10-09

Forest River Recalls 2018 Puma Trailers Due to Wheel Tightening Issue

Forest River is recalling 2018 Puma recreational trailers because wheel center caps may prevent proper tightening, increasing the risk of wheels detaching.

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 where wheels may detach, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Puma recreational trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the wheel center caps may interfere with the installation and tightening of the wheels, preventing them from being properly secured.

If the wheels were not properly tightened, they may loosen and detach while the trailer is moving, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on November 1, 2017.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the plastic wheel center cap and install a different center cap free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0588 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
742

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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