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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V169000

2017 Forest River Puma — Equipment: other: labels

Published March 16, 2017 · Recall initiated: March 14, 2017

Summary

NHTSA records recall 17V169000, published March 16, 2017 and initiated March 14, 2017. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2017 Forest River Puma — Equipment: other: labels.

What's the hazard

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Puma recreational trailers, models PT23FBC and PT25RSC. The Federal Placard has incorrect tire and rim size information, indicating ST205/75R15C tires with a 50 psi and rim size of 14X5, when the correct information is ST205/75R14C tires with a 50 psi, and rim size of 14X5.5JJ. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims.

What to do

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on March 30, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0588. Forest River's number for this recall is 420-03072017-0338.

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Recall details

Brand
FOREST RIVER
Model
PUMA
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Lot
2017 FOREST RIVER PUMA
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2017 Forest River Puma — Equipment: other: labels recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V169000 on March 16, 2017. Reported hazard: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Puma recreational trailers, models PT23FBC and PT25RSC. The Federal Placard has incorrect tire and rim size information, indicating ST205/75R15C tires with a 50 psi and rim size of 14X5, when the correct information is ST205/75R14C tires with a 50 psi, and rim size of 14X5.5JJ. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims.

What should I do if I have this product?

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on March 30, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0588. Forest River's number for this recall is 420-03072017-0338.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FOREST RIVER. Model: PUMA.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)