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2019 FOREST RIVER PUMA

1 recalls, 6 complaints - 7 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
41,353 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
STRUCTURE1
WHEELS1
ENGINE1
TIRES1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Jul 1, 2022
Incident date: Jun 18, 2022
The contact owns a 2019 Forest River Puma equipped with Lionshead Tires, Tire Line: Castle Rock ST, Tire Size: ST225/75/R15, DOT Number: JUL1MX3318. The contact stated that the rear driver’s side tire experienced a blowout while the vehicle was stationary. The following day, the front passenger’... Read more
TIRES May 21, 2021
Incident date: May 18, 2021
I check air pressure before every trip, tires were at 80PSI, driving on interstate between 60-65MPG outside temperature was between 75-80F about 50 miles into trip I heard something and heard a vibrating noise I thought of a flat so I checked my truck display and truck tires were good. I pulled of n... Read more
ENGINE May 20, 2021
Incident date: May 10, 2021
Engine would not go faster than 20 mph going up hill in NC. Engine would down ship but no power. Ithadtobe towed
WHEELS Jan 22, 2021
Incident date: Oct 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2019 FORREST RIVER PUMA RV CAMPER. EQUIPPED WITH CASTLE ROCK TIRES, TIRE LINE: NOT AVAILABLE AND TIRE SIZE ST 205/75/RAE/ LOAD RANGE D. MANUFACTURE DATE 9/1/2/18. THE CONTACT STATED HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITH FOUR NEW TIRES TWO YEARS AGO, AND RECENTLY THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Dec 12, 2019
Incident date: Dec 12, 2019
2019 PUMA PALAMINO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO POOR WIRING JOB. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE INSULATION ON THE WIRING FROM THE 50AMP FEED TO THE INVERTER CHAFFED AND SHORTED OUT. THE CAMPER BECAME TOTALLY INOPERABLE AND WAS UNABLE TO BE TOWED DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE WIRES THAT CONNECTED THE FRO... Read more
STRUCTURE Dec 12, 2019
Incident date: Dec 12, 2019
2019 PUMA PALAMINO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO POOR WIRING JOB. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE INSULATION ON THE WIRING FROM THE 50AMP FEED TO THE INVERTER CHAFFED AND SHORTED OUT. THE CAMPER BECAME TOTALLY INOPERABLE AND WAS UNABLE TO BE TOWED DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE WIRES THAT CONNECTED THE FRO... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2019 FOREST RIVER PUMA

7 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
160000 STRUCTURE3
350000 EQUIPMENT2
351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER1
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY1
511081 Sep 24, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
A limited number of units with Alpha Roofing Membrane installed on slide-outs have displayed an adverse reaction in extreme heat conditions where the wiper seal comes into contact with the membrane on the slide when fully extended.
511081 Sep 24, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
A limited number of units with Alpha Roofing Membrane installed on slide-outs have displayed an adverse reaction in extreme heat conditions where the wiper seal comes into contact with the membrane on the slide when fully extended.
510956 Jul 1, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
As Per Lippert Components; Specific 8800 Series windows installed in your recreational vehicle may potentially leak. The windows will be remedied by a Forest River Dealer.
511008 Apr 29, 2019
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
A limited number of outer dome skylights (V1422CLOD/V1422BROD/V1422WHOD) have displayed cracks soon after installation. Cracks may originate at the flange of the skylight and extend outward. This issue has been known to occur within 2 weeks
511008 Apr 29, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
A limited number of outer dome skylights (V1422CLOD/V1422BROD/V1422WHOD) have displayed cracks soon after installation. Cracks may originate at the flange of the skylight and extend outward. This issue has been known to occur within 2 weeks
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

FOREST RIVER PUMA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FOREST RIVER PUMA across all model years (2006, 2025).

50 Total Recalls
41 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
2 Reported Deaths

FOREST RIVER PUMA - Year by Year

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