Incorrect information on federal placard/fmvss 110
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2017 puma trailers, models pt38dbs and pt38rlq, manufactured august 15, 2016, to november 15, 2016. the federal placards on the affected vehicles have incorrect tire and rim information. the placard incorrectly states a combination of st225/75r15/d tires needing 65 psi and a rim designation of 15x6.0jj, while the vehicle is actually equipped with st235/80r/16e tires needing 80 psi and a rim designation of 16x6.0jj. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Safety Consequence
If referencing the information that is on federal placard, the operator could under-inflate the tires causing a reduction of vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect federal placard with a correct one, free of charge. the recall began on january 4, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0606. forest river's number for this recall is 420-11162016-0276.
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FAQ: Recall 16V866000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V866000?
NHTSA recall 16V866000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on December 2, 2016. It addresses: Incorrect information on federal placard/fmvss 110. The recall affects approximately 23 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V866000 or the manufacturer campaign number 420-11162016-0276. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.