2021 FOREST RIVER PUMA
3 recalls, 4 complaints - 2 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
21V784000 Oct 8, 2021
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Puma travel trailers. The black wastewater-holding tank may be missing the ventilation pipe, allowing methane gas to build up.
Consequence
In the presence of an ignition source, a gas build up increases the risk of fire.
Remedy
Dealers will properly vent the black wastewater-holding tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-0606. Forest River's number for this recall is 420-1425.
20V799000 Dec 18, 2020
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Puma travel trailers. The outdoor cooktop may be stowed away while the propane hose is still attached and the burner is on.
Consequence
If the cooktop is stowed away while the propane hose is attached and the burner is on, it will increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket to the drawer housing the outside cooktop preventing the drawer from being closed while the propane line is still attached, free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-5... Read more
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 8, 2023
Incident date: Aug 25, 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while attempting to shift into reverse, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the brake pedal seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed the contact that the brake pads were replaced; however, the contact stated that while... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 24, 2023
Incident date: Apr 24, 2023
The vehicle steering has been off and alignment when driving. My gas gauge has been off constantly, since I've owned the vehicle. I documented this many times and reported this to the dealership under warranty and Volkswagen care.
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 19, 2021
Incident date: Apr 19, 2021
in the course of our first camping trips we weighted the camper multiple times, and the numbers did not add up as they should have. We requested that service look at that as well during the repair process. They discovered though the spec calls out a hitch weight of 700lbs, ours was weighing 1100lb... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 16, 2021
Incident date: May 19, 2021
We picked up this camper on May 19, 2021 and returned it to the dealer May 28, 2021 because the leaf springs supporting the camper a completely flat.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 FOREST RIVER PUMA
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 200000 WHEELS | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
511377
Aug 2, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
As per Lippert Components Technical Service Bulletin 11-004-21. The slide room actuator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the room to become stuck in the out position and prevent from fully retracting.
831334
May 19, 2021
200000 WHEELS
It was discovered that the manufacturing plant did not cut a stress relief line in the upper deck Driver Side and in on certain models, Passenger Side under the slide room(s). The upper deck in the Impression Fifth-Wheel needs to flex, with
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 (current) | 3 | 4 | |
| 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 | 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 |