2012 FOREST RIVER PUMA RECALL - #16V179000
RECALL FOR TIRES
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2012 FOREST RIVER PUMA |
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| Manufacturer |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
6/25/2007 - 3/23/2016 |
| Recalled on |
3/30/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/11/2016 |
| # Affected |
2,639 |
| Recalled for |
TIRES |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
A damaged tire could deflate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2012 FOREST RIVER PUMA Recall for SUSPENSION
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