2008 FOREST RIVER PUMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 FOREST RIVER PUMA
The 2008 FOREST RIVER PUMA has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:CHARGER LOW VOLTAGE BATTERY, TIRES, SUSPENSION. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 FOREST RIVER PUMA
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2008 FOREST RIVER PUMA, potentially affecting up to 46,631 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 →Recall 16V179000 — TIRES
| 2,639 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: A damaged tire could deflate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 16V179000 — SUSPENSION
| 2,639 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: A damaged tire could deflate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 FOREST RIVER PUMA
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 FOREST RIVER PUMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FOREST RIVER PUMA RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE FRAME BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME WOULD NEED TO BE STRAIGHTENED AND CROSS BRACES WOULD NEED TO BE ADDED IN AREAS THAT WERE MISSED WHEN IT WAS MANUFACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE CROSS MEMEBER BETWEEN THE AXLE BROKE.
Safety Rating for the 2008 FOREST RIVER PUMA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 FOREST RIVER PUMA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 FOREST RIVER PUMA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 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 — 2 complaints
- 2007 FOREST RIVER PUMA — 0 complaints
- 2008 FOREST RIVER PUMA (current)
- 2009 FOREST RIVER PUMA — 0 complaints
- 2010 FOREST RIVER PUMA — 1 complaint
- 2011 FOREST RIVER PUMA — 1 complaint
- 2012 FOREST RIVER PUMA — 0 complaints
- 2013 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