2016 FOREST RIVER PUMA
3 recalls, 2 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
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
SUSPENSION
Oct 20, 2016
Incident date: Mar 10, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER PUMA CAMPER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V179000 (SUSPENSION, TIRES); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 17, 2016
Incident date: Oct 16, 2016
THE CAMPERS ELECTRICAL WIRING IN THE BREAKER BOX HAS BURNT DUE TO FAULTY WIRING AND NOT TIGHTENING THE NEUTRAL WIRES. THESE FROM WHAT I CAN TELL HAPPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY SET FOR CAMPING USE. ALSO THE RADIO HAS YET TO OPERATE CORRECTLY THE OUTDOOR SPEAKERS CAN NOT BE SEPARATED FROM T... Read more
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 (current) | 3 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2014 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 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 |