2010 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 2010 FOREST RIVER PUMA
The 2010 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 Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2010 FOREST RIVER PUMA
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2010 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 2010 FOREST RIVER PUMA
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 FOREST RIVER PUMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ON APRIL 25, 2018 WHILE DRIVING OUR 2010 PUMA 20QB ON HIGHWAY I-20 THROUGH FORT WORTH, TX 76126 THE 20FT. AWNING ATTACHED TO OUR TRAVEL TRAILER TORE LOOSE AND FLEW OFF INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY INTO THE TRAFFIC BEHIND OUR TRAILER. I IMMEDIATELY MOVED TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY AND DIALED 911. CARS AND TRUCKS SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING THE DEBRIS AND FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS INJURED (TO MY KNOWLEDGE). THE SHERIFF'S DEPUTY REMOVED THE AWNING INTO THE MEDIAN TO BE PICKED UP LATER BY HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE. BOTH AWNING ARMS AND RAFTERS WERE STILL CONNECTED BY THE UPPER MOUNTING BRACKETS BUT WERE JUST DANGLING DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE LOWER BRACKETS (PROBABLY MADE WITH SUBSTANDARD MATERIALS) WERE SHEARED OFF (SEE PICTURES). I HAD TO USE A MAKESHIFT STEP LADDER TO REMOVE THE UPPER BRACKETS, ARMS AND RAFTERS FROM THE TRAVEL TRAILER IN ORDER TO CONTINUE TRAVELING. WE PURCHASED THIS TRAVEL TRAILER AT ALL SEASONS RV IN MUSKEGON, MI WITH AN EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT EXPIRED JULY 20016. I BELIEVE THIS PROBLEM GOES WELL BEYOND A WARRANTY ISSUE AND IS A DANGEROUS SAFETY CONCERN AND LIABILITY ON THE MANUFACTURERS PART. ATTACHED ARE PHOTOS OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER. I UNDERSTAND THAT MY RV IS 8 YRS. OLD BUT NO ONE WOULD EXPECT THE HOOD OR DOOR OF THEIR 8 YR. OLD VEHICLE TO FLY OFF AS THEY ARE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. I'M SURE THEY WOULD BE ON THE PHONE IMMEDIATELY CALLING THE MANUFACTURER FOR AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE PROBLEM OR AT MINIMUM, REPAIR OF THE VEHICLE. I CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY DENIED ANY DEFECT OR FAULT. I BELIEVE THIS WARRANTS A FULL INVESTIGATION AS THE ONLY THING THAT HOLDS THE AWNING TO THE RV IS THE FABRIC. THERE ARE NO SAFETY STRAPS IN PLACE SO ONCE THE AWNING CATCHES WIND AND/OR THE MATERIAL BECOMES WEAK, IT FAILS AND TEARS ALONG THE WHOLE LENGTH WHICH CAN BE FATAL TO DRIVERS ON A HIGHWAY. PLEASE, PLEASE, INVESTIGATE THIS. THANK YOU.
Safety Rating for the 2010 FOREST RIVER PUMA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 FOREST RIVER PUMA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 FOREST RIVER PUMA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 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 — 1 complaint
- 2009 FOREST RIVER PUMA — 0 complaints
- 2010 FOREST RIVER PUMA (current)
- 2011 FOREST RIVER PUMA — 1 complaint
- 2012 FOREST RIVER PUMA — 0 complaints
- 2013 FOREST RIVER PUMA — 1 complaint
- 2014 FOREST RIVER PUMA — 1 complaint
- 2015 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