Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V175000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V175000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013-2016 puma recreational trailers, models t12rbc, t15udc, t17qbc, and t18fbc, manufactured from january 1, 2013, through march 1, 2016 Includes 577 affected units, Tire may Contact the Wheel Well, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2016 puma recreational trailers, models t12rbc, t15udc, t17qbc, and t18fbc, manufactured from january 1, 2013, through march 1, 2016

Defect Summary

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.

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 420-06092015-0050sa.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V175000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-03-29T00:00:00
Subject: Tire may contact the wheel well
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 577

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 420-06092015-0050SA
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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 420-06092015-0050sa.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 46.62

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NHTSA ID: 16V175000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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