Forest River Puma (2009) – 16V179000

Defect Description For Recall

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008-2016 Puma Recreational Trailers And Toy Haulers, Models Pt20Rdc, Pt21Fbc, Pt22Rbc, Pt26Rlc, Pt26Fbsc, Pt21Tuc, Pt27Rbsc, Pt25Fbc, Pt22Rb, Pth21Tfu, Pth24Ths, Pth25Tfs, Pth27Sbu, Pth27Rlss, Pth25Tfq, And Pth21Tfb Manufactured From June 25, 2007, Through March 23, 2016. When The Trailer Hits A Bump, The Tire(S) May Contact The Floor Or Wheel Well And Result In Tire Damage.

Make Of Vehicle

FOREST RIVER

Model Of Vehicle

PUMA

Year

2009

Recall Campaign Number

16V179000

Component Description

Tires

Effect Of Defect

A Damaged Tire Could Deflate And Cause A Loss Of Vehicle Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

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 420-06092015-0050.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Forest River, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20070625

End Of Manufacture

20160323

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

2639

Date Owners Notified

20160511

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Forest River, Inc.

Date Report Received

20160330

Make Campaign Number

420-06092015-0050

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard