Recall 17V699 affects 8 2018 Forest River Puma recreational trailers with incorrect tire pressure labels. Corrected placard installation is free at franchised Forest River dealers.
Forest River is recalling 8 2018 Puma recreational trailers under recall 17V699 because the federal placard lists the wrong tire load range and pressure for the tires installed. The wrong placard information can lead owners to over-inflate the tires, which can cause premature tire failure and increase crash risk; Forest River dealers will correct the placard information free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The tire and loading placard on a 2018 Forest River Puma is the label that tells an owner or tire shop which tire size, load range, and cold tire pressure belong on the trailer. It matters because trailer tires carry weight differently by load range, and the pressure printed on the placard guides routine inflation and tire replacement.
On affected Puma trailers, Forest River says the wrong tire and rim assemblies were supplied to the plant, and the information printed on the placard did not match the tires installed on the trailer. The recall filing identifies a mismatch involving ST205/75R15 tires and load range C versus load range D, with 50 PSI and 65 PSI pressure information. The repair is a corrected placard with the right tire size, load range designation, and pressure.
There is no warning sign before failure. This recall is about incorrect tire information on the label, so an owner would not hear, feel, or see a mechanical symptom from the placard itself.
Who's affected?
| 2018 Forest River Puma | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 8 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2018 Forest River Puma trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
The incorrect tire placard can lead an operator to over-inflate the tires. Over-inflation can cause premature tire failure and increase crash risk. Use caution with tire pressure settings until the placard is corrected, and schedule the dealer repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018 Forest River Puma is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free corrected Federal Placard installation that gives the right tire load range and tire pressure.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V699 when you call.
- Follow the dealer's tire-pressure guidance until the corrected placard is installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician installs a corrected Federal Placard so the trailer label matches the installed tire load range and required tire pressure. The recall repair is free, and the corrected label is installed at no charge. If you already paid for a placard related correction before the recall notice, Forest River's general reimbursement plan is on file. Bring documentation to the service desk or contact Forest River Customer Service for the reimbursement process.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 6, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 4, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 2, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| January 2, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 2, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V699?
Recall 17V699 covers 8 2018 Forest River Puma recreational trailers with an incorrect Federal Placard for tire load range and tire pressure. The wrong label can lead an owner to over-inflate the installed tires, causing premature tire failure and increasing crash risk. Forest River dealers will install a corrected placard for free.
What should I do if my 2018 Forest River Puma is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 17V699. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the corrected Federal Placard installation. You can also call Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-0588 and reference recall 425-0560.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Forest River will install the corrected Federal Placard free of charge at a franchised Forest River dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 17V699?
The safety risk is premature tire failure from over-inflation caused by incorrect tire information on the placard. The placard lists ST205/75R15/D tires requiring 50PSI, while the installed ST205/75R15/C tires require 65PSI. Forest River's free repair replaces the incorrect placard.
What if I bought my Forest River Puma used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2018 Forest River Puma is included, then contact a franchised Forest River dealer and reference recall 17V699 or Forest River recall 425-0560.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V699000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-642-0588 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V699 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V699000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →