Every 2022 Forest River Puma recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 24V395000
Apr 6, 2024Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:120/240 Vac Electrical System:Charger Low Voltage Battery
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A loose wire can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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 51-1786.
Full recall details for 24V395000 →Equipment · NHTSA 22V556000
Jul 29, 2022Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers.
The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
- Risk
- An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 22V-486.
Full recall details for 22V556000 →Equipment · NHTSA 22V184000
Mar 25, 2022Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Palomino Puma and Puma XLE fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The exterior micro kitchen griddle may be stowed while still connected to propane.
- Risk
- A stowed griddle connected to propane increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will install a bracket to prevent the griddle from being stowed when connected to the propane line, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0588. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1494.
Full recall details for 22V184000 →Equipment · NHTSA 21V784000
Aug 10, 2021Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Plumbing:Sewage/Black:Storage Tank
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- In the presence of an ignition source, a gas build up increases the risk of fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V784000 →
2022 Forest River Puma complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Forest River Puma. Forest River has issued at least 1 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Equipment2
- Tires2
- Electrical System1
- Structure1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (1)
- Equipment (1)
What people reported
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Forest River Puma. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The vehicle exhibits severe manufacturing safety non-compliance within the primary electrical chassis and interior matrix, creating an active fire and life-safety hazard.”
2022 FOREST RIVER PUMASep 16, 2026 · TX
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11764854
“I experienced four blow outs on Castle Rock ST225/75R15 tires on five different outings with my travel trailer. Prior to every trip I check/adjust tire pressures according to the tire placard on the vehicle and torque all lug nuts to OE specs.”
2022 FOREST RIVER PUMAMay 1, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11586436
“The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Puma Palomino RV. The contact stated while her husband was driving approximately 45 MPH, another driver flagged them to stop the RV. The driver was able to park at a nearby parking lot and noticed that the water tank had detached from the RV.”
2022 FOREST RIVER PUMAOct 14, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11489260
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