2006 FOREST RIVER PUMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 FOREST RIVER PUMA
The 2006 FOREST RIVER PUMA has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:CHARGER LOW VOLTAGE BATTERY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipment (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 FOREST RIVER PUMA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 FOREST RIVER PUMA, potentially affecting up to 41,353 vehicles.
Recall 24V395000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:CHARGER LOW VOLTAGE BATTERY
| 41,353 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 FOREST RIVER PUMA
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 FOREST RIVER PUMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FOREST RIVER PUMA RV. THE VEHICLE HAS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2652. THE CONTACT NOTICED A YELLOW RESIDUE LEAKING FROM THE REFRIGERATOR. THE REFRIGERATOR STOPPED OPERATING WITHOUT WARNING AND WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER. THE TECHNICIAN REFUSED TO REPAIR THE REFRIGERATOR DUE TO THE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. THE DOMETIC CUSTOMER CENTER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND STATED THAT THE CONTACT WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR KIT POSTAGE AND LABOR; HOWEVER, DOMETIC WOULD REIMBURSE HER FOR THE EXPENSES. THE REFERENCE NUMBER PROVIDED WAS 26228860. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL REMEDY WILL NOT CORRECT THE ISSUES ADDRESSED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08E032000 (EQUIPMENT). THE REFRIGERATOR HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FOREST RIVER PUMA RV. THE VEHICLE HAS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2652. THE CONTACT NOTICED A YELLOW RESIDUE LEAKING FROM THE REFRIGERATOR. THE REFRIGERATOR STOPPED OPERATING WITHOUT WARNING AND WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER. THE TECHNICIAN REFUSED TO REPAIR THE REFRIGERATOR DUE TO THE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. THE DOMETIC CUSTOMER CENTER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND STATED THAT THE CONTACT WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR KIT POSTAGE AND LABOR; HOWEVER, DOMETIC WOULD REIMBURSE HER FOR THE EXPENSES. THE REFERENCE NUMBER PROVIDED WAS 26228860. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL REMEDY WILL NOT CORRECT THE ISSUES ADDRESSED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08E032000 (EQUIPMENT). THE REFRIGERATOR HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED.
Safety Rating for the 2006 FOREST RIVER PUMA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 FOREST RIVER PUMA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 FOREST RIVER PUMA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 FOREST RIVER PUMA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER PUMA
- 2006 FOREST RIVER PUMA (current)
- 2007 FOREST RIVER PUMA — 0 complaints
- 2008 FOREST RIVER PUMA — 1 complaint
- 2009 FOREST RIVER PUMA — 0 complaints
- 2010 FOREST RIVER PUMA — 1 complaint
- 2011 FOREST RIVER PUMA — 1 complaint
Other FOREST RIVER Models
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 191 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 183 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 158 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 139 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SALEM — 136 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 100 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SHASTA — 88 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 81 total complaints