Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V699000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V699000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2018 puma recreational trailers Includes 8 affected units, Incorrect Tire Information/FMVSS 110, Part 567, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2018 puma recreational trailers
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018 puma recreational trailers. the federal placards indicate incorrect tire load range and tire pressure (psi) information. the placard states a tire size of st205/75r15/d requiring 50psi, however the installed tires are size st205/75r15/c, requiring 65psi. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims," and they also fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected federal placard, free of charge. the recall began on december 4, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0588. forest river's number for this recall is 425-0560.