NHTSA Recall 17V635000: Hub (wheels)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 742 vehicles. It affects 2018 Forest River Puma.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V635000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 420-0537 |
| Component | WHEELS › HUB |
| Report received | October 9, 2017 |
| Owner notification | November 1, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Puma recreational trailers. When installing and tightening the wheels on the trailers, the wheel center caps may have interfered, preventing the wheels from being properly tightened.
Safety risk
If the wheels were not properly tightened, they may loosen and detach while the trailer is moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the plastic wheel center cap and install a different center cap, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0588. Forest River's number for this recall is 420-0537.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V635000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River Puma | 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.