2018 FOREST RIVER PUMA
3 recalls, 4 complaints - 4 TSBs
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
17V699000 Nov 6, 2017
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Puma recreational trailers. The Federal Placards indicate incorrect tire load range and tire pressure (PSI) information. The placard states a tire size of ST205/75R15/D requiring 50PSI, however the installed tires are size ST205/75R15/C, ... Read more
Consequence
The incorrect tire information can cause the operator to over-inflate the tires, which can cause premature tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-0588. Forest River's number for this recall is 425-0560.
17V635000 Oct 9, 2017
WHEELS:HUB
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 2 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
TIRES
Jul 11, 2022
Incident date: Jul 10, 2022
Tire Blew out. Tread coming off inner tire and metal wire every where. Less than 4k miles on the tires
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 12, 2021
Incident date: Oct 21, 2020
THE UNDERBODY OF THE 2018 PUMA RV HAD RUSTED SO BADLY THAT THE FRONT OF THE RV TORE OFF WHILE EXITING A GAS STATION. THIS TYPE OF THING SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED, PARTICULARLY SINCE IT'S ONLY A 2018 MODEL. LUCKILY THEY WEREN'T ON A HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 55 MPH.*DT*JB*DT
TIRES
May 21, 2020
Incident date: May 18, 2020
CASTLE ROCK ST225/75R15 BLEW OUT AT NORMAL OPERATING PRESSURE. THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AT 65MPH ON I95. THE TIRE PASSED PRE TRIP INSPECTION AND PRESSURE CHECK. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 200 MILES, THE TIRE BLEW OUT ON CLEAN PAVEMENT. THE TIRE HAD APPROXIMATELY 3000 MILES OF USE ON TIME OF BLOW OUT. THE ... Read more
WHEELS
May 21, 2020
Incident date: May 18, 2020
CASTLE ROCK ST225/75R15 BLEW OUT AT NORMAL OPERATING PRESSURE. THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AT 65MPH ON I95. THE TIRE PASSED PRE TRIP INSPECTION AND PRESSURE CHECK. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 200 MILES, THE TIRE BLEW OUT ON CLEAN PAVEMENT. THE TIRE HAD APPROXIMATELY 3000 MILES OF USE ON TIME OF BLOW OUT. THE ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 FOREST RIVER PUMA
4 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
510780
Sep 28, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Per the service bulletin from Dometic ?Dometic Corporation has identified a visual cosmetic defect that has occurred on our Dometic DM2652 refrigerators up in the freezer compartment. This does NOT occur on all units, but may be present on
510780
Sep 28, 2018
351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Per the service bulletin from Dometic ?Dometic Corporation has identified a visual cosmetic defect that has occurred on our Dometic DM2652 refrigerators up in the freezer compartment. This does NOT occur on all units, but may be present on
4250668
Apr 24, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The monitor panel incorrectly displays the level of fresh water, gray water, black water, etc. and is required to be changed with a replacement monitor panel.
4250668
Apr 24, 2018
351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
The monitor panel incorrectly displays the level of fresh water, gray water, black water, etc. and is required to be changed with a replacement monitor panel.
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 (current) | 3 | 4 | |
| 2017 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 2016 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 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 |