Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V866000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V866000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2017 puma trailers, models pt38dbs and pt38rlq, manufactured august 15, 2016, to november 15, 2016 Includes 23 affected units, Incorrect Information on Federal Placard/FMVSS 110, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2017 puma trailers, models pt38dbs and pt38rlq, manufactured august 15, 2016, to november 15, 2016
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2017 puma trailers, models pt38dbs and pt38rlq, manufactured august 15, 2016, to november 15, 2016. the federal placards on the affected vehicles have incorrect tire and rim information. the placard incorrectly states a combination of st225/75r15/d tires needing 65 psi and a rim designation of 15x6.0jj, while the vehicle is actually equipped with st235/80r/16e tires needing 80 psi and a rim designation of 16x6.0jj. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect federal placard with a correct one, free of charge. the recall began on january 4, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0606. forest river's number for this recall is 420-11162016-0276.