2018 Forest River Puma — Equipment: other: labels
Published November 7, 2017 · Recall initiated: November 6, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V699000, published November 7, 2017 and initiated November 6, 2017. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2018 Forest River Puma — Equipment: other: labels.
What's the hazard
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Puma recreational trailers. The Federal Placards indicate incorrect tire load range and tire pressure (PSI) information. The placard states a tire size of ST205/75R15/D requiring 50PSI, however the installed tires are size ST205/75R15/C, requiring 65PSI. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and they also fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification.
What to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-0588. Forest River's number for this recall is 425-0560.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Model
- PUMA
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Lot
- 2018 FOREST RIVER PUMA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Forest River Puma — Equipment: other: labels recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V699000 on November 7, 2017. Reported hazard: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Puma recreational trailers. The Federal Placards indicate incorrect tire load range and tire pressure (PSI) information. The placard states a tire size of ST205/75R15/D requiring 50PSI, however the installed tires are size ST205/75R15/C, requiring 65PSI. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and they also fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification.
What should I do if I have this product?
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-0588. Forest River's number for this recall is 425-0560.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FOREST RIVER. Model: PUMA.