2018 FOREST RIVER PUMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 FOREST RIVER PUMA
The 2018 FOREST RIVER PUMA has received a total of 4 safety complaints 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, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, WHEELS:HUB. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Forest River, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tires (2 complaints), Structurebody (1 complaint), and Wheels (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 FOREST RIVER PUMA
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2018 FOREST RIVER PUMA, potentially affecting up to 42,103 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 17V699000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 8 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Puma recreational trailers. The Federal Placards indicate incorrect tire load range and tire pressure (PSI) information. The placard states a tire size of ST205/75R15/D requiring 50PSI, however the installed tires are size ST205/75R15/C, requiring 65PSI. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard...
Consequence: The incorrect tire information can cause the operator to over-inflate the tires, which can cause premature tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-0588. Forest River's number for this recall is 425-0560.
View full details →Recall 17V635000 — WHEELS:HUB
| 742 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Puma recreational trailers. When installing and tightening the wheels on the trailers, the wheel center caps may have interfered, preventing the wheels from being properly tightened.
Consequence: If the wheels were not properly tightened, they may loosen and detach while the trailer is moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the plastic wheel center cap and install a different center cap, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0588. Forest...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 FOREST RIVER PUMA
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 FOREST RIVER PUMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Tire Blew out. Tread coming off inner tire and metal wire every where. Less than 4k miles on the tires
THE UNDERBODY OF THE 2018 PUMA RV HAD RUSTED SO BADLY THAT THE FRONT OF THE RV TORE OFF WHILE EXITING A GAS STATION. THIS TYPE OF THING SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED, PARTICULARLY SINCE IT'S ONLY A 2018 MODEL. LUCKILY THEY WEREN'T ON A HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 55 MPH.*DT*JB*DT
CASTLE ROCK ST225/75R15 BLEW OUT AT NORMAL OPERATING PRESSURE. THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AT 65MPH ON I95. THE TIRE PASSED PRE TRIP INSPECTION AND PRESSURE CHECK. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 200 MILES, THE TIRE BLEW OUT ON CLEAN PAVEMENT. THE TIRE HAD APPROXIMATELY 3000 MILES OF USE ON TIME OF BLOW OUT. THE SIDE WALLS WERE NO COMPROMISED AND MANY OF THE "NIBS" WERE STILL PRESENT.*DT*JB *TR
CASTLE ROCK ST225/75R15 BLEW OUT AT NORMAL OPERATING PRESSURE. THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AT 65MPH ON I95. THE TIRE PASSED PRE TRIP INSPECTION AND PRESSURE CHECK. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 200 MILES, THE TIRE BLEW OUT ON CLEAN PAVEMENT. THE TIRE HAD APPROXIMATELY 3000 MILES OF USE ON TIME OF BLOW OUT. THE SIDE WALLS WERE NO COMPROMISED AND MANY OF THE "NIBS" WERE STILL PRESENT.*DT*JB *TR
Safety Rating for the 2018 FOREST RIVER PUMA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 FOREST RIVER PUMA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 FOREST RIVER PUMA
Forest River, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 FOREST RIVER PUMA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
4250668 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
The monitor panel incorrectly displays the level of fresh water, gray water, black water, etc. and is required to be changed with a replacement monitor panel.
4250668 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The monitor panel incorrectly displays the level of fresh water, gray water, black water, etc. and is required to be changed with a replacement monitor panel.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 FOREST RIVER PUMA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER PUMA
- 2013 FOREST RIVER PUMA — 1 complaint
- 2014 FOREST RIVER PUMA — 1 complaint
- 2015 FOREST RIVER PUMA — 1 complaint
- 2016 FOREST RIVER PUMA — 2 complaints
- 2017 FOREST RIVER PUMA — 2 complaints
- 2018 FOREST RIVER PUMA (current)
- 2019 FOREST RIVER PUMA — 6 complaints
- 2020 FOREST RIVER PUMA — 6 complaints
- 2021 FOREST RIVER PUMA — 4 complaints
- 2022 FOREST RIVER PUMA — 5 complaints
- 2023 FOREST RIVER PUMA — 0 complaints
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