SuspensionRecall 16V-175 · 2013–2016 Forest River Puma
Forest River, Inc. recall 16V-175 covers 577 2013–2016 Forest River Puma for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on March 29, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 47% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V175000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Puma recreational trailers, models T12RBC, T15UDC, T17QBC, and T18FBC, manufactured from January 1, 2013, through March 1, 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 420-06092015-0050SA.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
47%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 38 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2013 to March 1, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.