2024 FOREST RIVER PUMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2024 FOREST RIVER PUMA
The 2024 FOREST RIVER PUMA has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:SEWAGE/BLACK, TRAILER HITCHES, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:CHARGER LOW VOLTAGE BATTERY. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Forest River, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2024 FOREST RIVER PUMA
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2024 FOREST RIVER PUMA, potentially affecting up to 41,598 vehicles.
Recall 24V619000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:SEWAGE/BLACK
| 25 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Puma PUT39DBT travel trailers. The anti-siphon vent may have been installed backwards which can cause sewer gas to enter the vehicle.
Consequence: Sewer gas entering the vehicle can increase the risk of injury to occupants.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the anti-siphon vent, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0588. Forest River's number for this recall is 420-1832.
View full details →Recall 24V531000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 17 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Salem, Puma, Wildwood, and 2025 Cherokee travel trailers equipped with certain Pacific Rim brand couplers. The couplers have an incorrect load rating of 14,000 pounds and may be overloaded, causing the hitch to fail.
Consequence: Hitch failure increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the date code of the hitch coupler and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at Salem & Wildwood (574) 534-3167, Puma...
View full details →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 24V387000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 203 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Puma travel trailers. The amber side marker light may not have been installed on one side of the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: Missing side marker lights can reduce visibility of the trailer to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install intermediate amber clearance lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact customer service at 1-574-642-0488. Forest River's number for this recall is 425-1787.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2024 FOREST RIVER PUMA
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2024 FOREST RIVER PUMA.
Safety Rating for the 2024 FOREST RIVER PUMA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2024 FOREST RIVER PUMA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2024 FOREST RIVER PUMA
Forest River, Inc. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2024 FOREST RIVER PUMA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
4251809 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is incorrect on the Federal Placard, showing the Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) is lower than it should be. The replacement Federal Placards are included with this notification.
511744 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
The Alpha Roof Sealant may cause the Solar Panel Inlet to crack, which may allow water intrusion. Affected Model Year(s): 2024 Affected Make: Puma
511744 — STRUCTURE
The Alpha Roof Sealant may cause the Solar Panel Inlet to crack, which may allow water intrusion. Affected Model Year(s): 2024 Affected Make: Puma
511744 — EQUIPMENT
The Alpha Roof Sealant may cause the Solar Panel Inlet to crack, which may allow water intrusion. Affected Model Year(s): 2024 Affected Make: Puma
NHTSA Investigations for the 2024 FOREST RIVER PUMA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER PUMA
- 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
- 2024 FOREST RIVER PUMA (current)
- 2025 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