2020 FOREST RIVER PUMA
2 recalls, 6 complaints - 1 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
20V075000 Feb 12, 2020
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Surveyor, NO BO, Cherokee, R. POD, Clipper, Viking, Independence, Puma and East to West trailers. The spare tire carrier U-bolts may fail allowing the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle.
Consequence
If the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle while in motion, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace U-bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact Surveyor, NO BO, R. and POD customer service at 1-574-642-3119, Independence, Viking, and Clipper customer service at 1-269-467-4600, Puma customer service at -574... Read more
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
1 fires 1 injuries 2 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
ENGINE
Oct 17, 2023
Incident date: Oct 12, 2023
My car was recalled by Lincoln in May 2023 because a battery sensor causes the car to catch on fire anytime, on or off. I have had my car in to Lincoln 2 times since then and there are no parts to fix the recall. Lincoln says the sensors are on back order and they don't know when they will be avai... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 10, 2023
Incident date: Jun 4, 2023
Severe frame rust, body rust
WHEELS
Aug 1, 2022
Incident date: Jun 29, 2022
3 wheels have had holes/cracks causing them to leak air. had a tire blow out which caused major damage to the rv
STRUCTURE
Jan 19, 2022
Incident date: Jan 19, 2022
The contact owns a 2020 Forest River Palomino Puma travel trailer. The contact stated that there was brown water leaking from the roof into the ceiling light fixture and walls of the RV. The RV was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the insulation caused the water to change to a brown color. The... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 11, 2021
Incident date: Apr 1, 2021
The contact owns a 2020 Forest River Puma RV. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the structure underneath the trailer detached from the RV. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he continued driving to his destination. The contact took the RV to an independent... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 14, 2021
Incident date: Apr 28, 2021
THE CONTACT OWNED A 2020 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO PUMA 28BHSS TRAVEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SHE AND HER TWO CHILDREN AND HUSBAND WERE SLEEPING, THE ELECTRICAL PANEL LOCATED IN THE CHILDREN'S ROOM INSIDE THE BUNKHOUSE CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS SLEEPING IN THE CHILDREN'S ROOM... Read more
Fire
1 injured
2 deaths
Technical Service Bulletins, 2020 FOREST RIVER PUMA
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
4251172
Jun 12, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
The Model Year identifier in the VIN (10th digit) that is printed on the Federal Placard is incorrect.
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 (current) | 2 | 6 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 2018 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 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 |