Wheels may loosen and separate
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
If the wheels were not properly tightened, they may loosen and detach while the trailer is moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 17V635000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 17V635000?
NHTSA recall 17V635000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on October 9, 2017. It addresses: Wheels may loosen and separate. The recall affects approximately 742 vehicles, with the defect involving the Wheels component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V635000 or the manufacturer campaign number 420-0537. 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.