Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V169000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V169000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2017 puma recreational trailers, models pt23fbc and pt25rsc Includes 44 affected units, Incorrect Tire and Rim Information/FMVSS 110, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2017 puma recreational trailers, models pt23fbc and pt25rsc

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017 puma recreational trailers, models pt23fbc and pt25rsc. the federal placard has incorrect tire and rim size information, indicating st205/75r15c tires with a 50 psi and rim size of 14x5, when the correct information is st205/75r14c tires with a 50 psi, and rim size of 14x5.5jj. 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 provide a corrected federal placard, free of charge. the recall began on march 30, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0588. forest river's number for this recall is 420-03072017-0338.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V169000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2017-03-14T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect tire and rim information/fmvss 110
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 44

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 420-03072017-0338
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017 puma recreational trailers, models pt23fbc and pt25rsc. the federal placard has incorrect tire and rim size information, indicating st205/75r15c tires with a 50 psi and rim size of 14x5, when the correct information is st205/75r14c tires with a 50 psi, and rim size of 14x5.5jj. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Consequence Summary: The incorrect tire information can cause the operator to install the wrong size of replacement tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will provide a corrected federal placard, free of charge. the recall began on march 30, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0588. forest river's number for this recall is 420-03072017-0338.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

Metadata

SID: row-3b93-bpmp.vx3t
NHTSA ID: 17V169000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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