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2013-2016 Forest River Puma recall: suspension

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 29, 2016. It covers about 577 vehicles.

vehicles affected
577
reported
Mar 29, 2016
owners notified
May 11, 2016
related complaints
2

Suspension

What is wrong
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.
Risk
A damaged tire could deflate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 number 16V175000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about suspension problems.

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Questions about recall 16V175000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2016 Forest River Puma suspension?

Yes. Recall 16V175000, reported on March 29, 2016, covers about 577 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V175000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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