NHTSA recall 16V175000
Suspension, Tires · Forest River, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A damaged tire could deflate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2013 Forest River Puma, 2014 Forest River Puma, 2015 Forest River Puma, 2016 Forest River Puma.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V175000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.