FOREST RIVER PUMA 2016

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints
5
Recalls

Complaints & Recalls

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

5 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 24V395000 SAFETY RECALL
41.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 4, 2024
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
A loose wire can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FOREST RIVER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 51-1786
Notice Date: Jul 10, 2024
Recall Date: Jun 4, 2024
Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 16V179000 SAFETY RECALL
2.6K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 30, 2016
Safety Issue:

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2008-2016 Puma recreational trailers and toy haulers, models PT20RDC, PT21FBC, PT22RBC, PT26RLC, PT26FBSC, PT21TUC, PT27RBSC, PT25FBC, PT22RB, PTH21TFU, PTH24THS, PTH25TFS, PTH27SBU, PTH27RLSS, PTH25TFQ, and PTH21TFB manufactured from June 25, 2007, through March 23, 2016. When the trailer hits a bump, the tire(s) may contact the floor or wheel well and result in tire damage.

Potential Risk:
A damaged tire could deflate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit to add additional clearance to the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0607. Forest River's recall number for this campaign is 420-06092015-0050.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FOREST RIVER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 420-06092015-0050
Notice Date: May 11, 2016
Recall Date: Mar 30, 2016
Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 16V175000 SAFETY RECALL
577 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 29, 2016
Safety Issue:

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Puma recreational trailers, models T12RBC, T15UDC, T17QBC, and T18FBC, manufactured from January 1, 2013, through March 1, 2016. When the trailer hits a bump, the tire(s) may contact the floor or wheel well and result in tire damage.

Potential Risk:
A damaged tire could deflate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit to add additional clearance to the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0607. Forest River's recall number for this campaign is 420-06092015-0050SA.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FOREST RIVER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 420-06092015-0050SA
Notice Date: May 11, 2016
Recall Date: Mar 29, 2016

Consumer Complaints

2 Complaints
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 10917489 Other
Oct 20, 2016
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER PUMA CAMPER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V179000 (SUSPENSION, TIRES); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE WHEREBY THE "TIRE BOUNCED UP AND STRUCK THE AXLE". THE DEALER CONTINUED TO INFORM THE CONTACT THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER PUMA CAMPER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V179000 (SUSPENSION, TIRES); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE WHEREBY THE "TIRE BOUNCED UP AND STRUCK THE AXLE". THE DEALER CONTINUED TO INFORM THE CONTACT THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER PUMA CAMPER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V179000 (SUSPENSION, TIRES); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE WHEREBY THE "TIRE BOUNCED UP AND STRUCK THE AXLE". THE DEALER CONTINUED TO INFORM THE CONTACT THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 10917489
Notice Date: Oct 20, 2016
Recall Date: Oct 20, 2016
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 10916498 Other
Oct 17, 2016
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

THE CAMPERS ELECTRICAL WIRING IN THE BREAKER BOX HAS BURNT DUE TO FAULTY WIRING AND NOT TIGHTENING THE NEUTRAL WIRES. THESE FROM WHAT I CAN TELL HAPPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY SET FOR CAMPING USE. ALSO THE RADIO HAS YET TO OPERATE CORRECTLY THE OUTDOOR SPEAKERS CAN NOT BE SEPARATED FROM THE INSIDE AND THE VOLUME FLUCTUATES UP AND DOWN, THE DEALER HAS FIXED THE CRACKLING SPEAKER.

Corrective Action:

THE CAMPERS ELECTRICAL WIRING IN THE BREAKER BOX HAS BURNT DUE TO FAULTY WIRING AND NOT TIGHTENING THE NEUTRAL WIRES. THESE FROM WHAT I CAN TELL HAPPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY SET FOR CAMPING USE. ALSO THE RADIO HAS YET TO OPERATE CORRECTLY THE OUTDOOR SPEAKERS CAN NOT BE SEPARATED FROM THE INSIDE AND THE VOLUME FLUCTUATES UP AND DOWN, THE DEALER HAS FIXED THE CRACKLING SPEAKER.

Additional Notes:

THE CAMPERS ELECTRICAL WIRING IN THE BREAKER BOX HAS BURNT DUE TO FAULTY WIRING AND NOT TIGHTENING THE NEUTRAL WIRES. THESE FROM WHAT I CAN TELL HAPPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY SET FOR CAMPING USE. ALSO THE RADIO HAS YET TO OPERATE CORRECTLY THE OUTDOOR SPEAKERS CAN NOT BE SEPARATED FROM THE INSIDE AND THE VOLUME FLUCTUATES UP AND DOWN, THE DEALER HAS FIXED THE CRACKLING SPEAKER.

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 10916498
Notice Date: Oct 17, 2016
Recall Date: Oct 17, 2016

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