2019 Forest River Puma recalls and problems

The 2019 Forest River Puma has 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
5
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2019 Forest River Puma vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2019 Forest River Puma recalls

Recall 24V-395: Equipment

Reported Jun 4, 2024 · 41,353 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Risk: A loose wire can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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 number for this recall is 51-1786.

2019 Forest River Puma problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Tires2
Electrical System1
Structure1
Wheels1
Engine1

Most reported parts

  • Electrical System › Wiring — 1
  • Tires › Tread/Belt — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 10,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2019 Forest River Puma complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Tires · reported May 21, 2021
I check air pressure before every trip, tires were at 80PSI, driving on interstate between 60-65MPG outside temperature was between 75-80F about 50 miles into trip I heard something and heard a vibrating noise I thought of a flat so I checked my truck display and truck tires were good. I pulled of next exit which was less than a 1/2 mile I got to a safe spot and did a visual and driver side rear travel trailer tire had tread separation, I went about 1 mile to a shopping center parking lot to change the tire and tread was impaled into the travel trailer floor causing damage to electrical…
Wheels · at 10,000 miles · reported Jan 22, 2021
The contact owns 2019 forrest river puma rv camper. Equipped with castle rock tires, tire line: not available and tire size st 205/75/rae/ load range d. Manufacture date 9/1/2/18. The contact stated he purchased the vehicle with four new tires two years ago, and recently the contact took the vehicle to dealer to get new tire for his spare and when the dealer inspected his vehicle the contact was informed that they had to replace all four tires on the vehicle due to thread separating. The tire were replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage on tire was…
Electrical System · reported Dec 12, 2019
2019 puma palamino. Consumer writes in regards to poor wiring job. The consumer stated the insulation on the wiring from the 50amp feed to the inverter chaffed and shorted out. The camper became totally inoperable and was unable to be towed due to the failure. The wires that connected the front stabilizer legsmotor to the switch were loose and hanging. The dome trim over the shower was cracked. The duct work for the heat broke. The hinges on the glass stove top broke. The vehicle was repaired. Consumer stated awning motor quit in 4 months... Froze up. I was able to get a new one sent to me by…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Forest River Puma have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Forest River Puma: 24V-395 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Forest River Puma?

Owners report tires problems most often (2 reports), followed by electrical system (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 10,000 miles.

Are Forest River recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Forest River dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.