2008–2016 Forest River Puma recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
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. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0607. Forest River's recall number for this campaign is 420-06092015-0050.
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V179000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 420-06092015-0050
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 2,639
- Component
- SUSPENSION; TIRES
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 11, 2016
- Built
- Jun 25, 2007 – Mar 23, 2016
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.