FOREST RIVER PUMA (2017) recall — Equipment
Forest River recalls 2017 Puma trailers with wrong tire and rim info, risking crashes. Owners must get corrected placard to comply with safety standards.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The incorrect tire information can cause the operator to install the wrong size of replacement tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2017 Puma recreational trailers because the Federal Placard shows incorrect tire and rim sizes. This could lead to installing the wrong tires, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should get a corrected placard to meet safety standards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225908-forest-river-2017-puma-trailers-incorrect-tire-info-risk-of.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225908-forest-river-2017-puma-trailers-incorrect-tire-info-risk-of · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V169000
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“Forest River 2017 Puma Trailers: Incorrect Tire Info Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225908-forest-river-2017-puma-trailers-incorrect-tire-info-risk-of. Based on NHTSA recall #17V169000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V169000).
Why it’s dangerous
The Federal Placard lists incorrect tire and rim sizes, which could cause the operator to install the wrong tires. This increases crash risk as the trailer may not meet safety standards for proper tire and rim selection.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Forest River Puma trailers with model numbers PT23FBC or PT25RSC are affected. Trailer operators are most at risk due to potential installation errors.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017 Puma trailers with model numbers PT23FBC or PT25RSC. The Federal Placard shows ST205/75R15C tires with 50 psi and 14X5 rims instead of the correct ST205/75R14C tires with 50 psi and 14X5.5JJ rims.
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What to do — step by step
Get Corrected Placard
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0588 to receive a corrected Federal Placard.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
What model years are affected?
Only 2017 Puma recreational trailers with model numbers PT23FBC or PT25RSC.
What is the correct tire and rim size?
The correct size is ST205/75R14C tires with 50 psi and rim size 14X5.5JJ.
How do I get the corrected placard?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0588 for a free corrected Federal Placard.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V169000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 17V169000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V169000 (March 14, 2017)
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