2014 FOREST RIVER PUMA
4 recalls, 1 complaints
24V395000 Jun 4, 2024
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:CHARGER LOW VOLTAGE BATTERY
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2004-2024 Cedar Creek and 2006-2024 Puma fifth wheels trailers. The overcurrent protection from the trailer battery may have been incorrectly routed, allowing the wires to be pulled out of the junction box.
Consequence
A loose wire can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will reroute the wires to the protected side of the mini-beaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2024. Owners may contact Puma customer service at 1-574-642-0588 or Cedar Creek customer service at 260-593-4000. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-17... Read more
16V179000 Mar 30, 2016
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2008-2016 Puma recreational trailers and toy haulers, models PT20RDC, PT21FBC, PT22RBC, PT26RLC, PT26FBSC, PT21TUC, PT27RBSC, PT25FBC, PT22RB, PTH21TFU, PTH24THS, PTH25TFS, PTH27SBU, PTH27RLSS, PTH25TFQ, and PTH21TFB manufactured fro... Read more
Consequence
A damaged tire could deflate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit to add additional clearance to the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0607. Forest River's recall number for this campaign is 420-06092015-0... Read more
16V175000 Mar 29, 2016
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Puma recreational trailers, models T12RBC, T15UDC, T17QBC, and T18FBC, manufactured from January 1, 2013, through March 1, 2016. When the trailer hits a bump, the tire(s) may contact the floor or wheel well and result in ti... Read more
Consequence
A damaged tire could deflate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit to add additional clearance to the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0607. Forest River's recall number for this campaign is 420-06092015-00... Read more
13V203000 May 17, 2013
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen mod... Read more
Consequence
If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to d... Read more
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
SUSPENSION
Jan 25, 2017
Incident date: Jan 2, 2017
2014 FOREST RIVER PUMA RV. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL NOTICE 16V179 REPAIR ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE NEEDS TO KNOW WHERE HE CAN HAVE THE RECALL PERFORMED. THE DEALER WHERE HE PURCHASED THE RV FROM HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. *JB
FOREST RIVER PUMA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FOREST RIVER PUMA across all model years (2006, 2025).
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Total Recalls
41
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
FOREST RIVER PUMA - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2022 | 4 | 5 | View |
| 2021 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 2020 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 2018 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 2017 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 2016 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 2015 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2014 (current) | 4 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 | View |