2026 Forest River Puma recalls and problems

The 2026 Forest River Puma has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

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

Recalls may cover only some 2026 Forest River Puma vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2026 Forest River Puma recalls

Recall 26V-704: Electrical System

Reported Oct 22, 2026 · 5,612 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2027 Cedar Creek, 2023-2027 FR3, 2023-2026 Palomino, 2024 Cardinal, Wildcat, Shasta Oasis, 2024-2026 Forest River Hardside, Palomino Real-Lite Camper, 2026 Puma Tracks, and Puma recreational vehicles and trailers, equipped with certain power seating assemblies. The power cord fuse may not provide adequate circuit protection.

Risk: In the event of a short circuit, inadequate protection increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the power cord, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 21, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-535-2748. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-2109.

2026 Forest River Puma problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Suspension1
Unknown or Other1
Structure1

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 2026 Forest River Puma complaints

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

Suspension · reported Oct 9, 2026
The main black steel chassis rail on this 4-month-old travel trailer has suffered a severe structural corkscrew twist, causing the front slide-out box to slope downward and warp out of square. The structural torsion is verified by straightedge levels reading opposite directions from the front to the back of the frame. This defect completely compromises highway tracking and structural integrity, creating an extreme risk of a catastrophic highway failure or total wall separation while in motion. The manufacturer and dealer have failed to provide safe transport for inspection."

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2026 Forest River Puma have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2026 Forest River Puma: 26V-704 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2026 Forest River Puma?

Owners report suspension problems most often (1 reports), followed by unknown or other (1).

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.