Tire may contact the wheel well
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
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FAQ: Recall 16V175000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V175000?
NHTSA recall 16V175000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on March 29, 2016. It addresses: Tire may contact the wheel well. The recall affects approximately 577 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V175000 or the manufacturer campaign number 420-06092015-0050SA. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.