Recall 16V179000: 2008–2016 Forest River Puma
- Report received
- Mar 30, 2016
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 2,639vehicles
- Model years
- 2008–2016
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2008-2016 Puma recreational trailers and toy haulers, models PT20RDC, PT21FBC, PT22RBC, PT26RLC, PT26FBSC, PT21TUC, PT27RBSC, PT25FBC, PT22RB, PTH21TFU, PTH24THS, PTH25TFS, PTH27SBU, PTH27RLSS, PTH25TFQ, and PTH21TFB manufactured from June 25, 2007, through March 23, 2016. When the trailer hits a bump, the tire(s) may contact the floor or wheel well and result in tire damage.
Possible consequence
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 420-06092015-0050.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2008 Forest River Puma1 complaints
- 2009 Forest River Puma0 complaints
- 2010 Forest River Puma1 complaints
- 2011 Forest River Puma1 complaints
- 2012 Forest River Puma0 complaints
- 2013 Forest River Puma1 complaints
- 2014 Forest River Puma1 complaints
- 2015 Forest River Puma1 complaints
- 2016 Forest River Puma2 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.