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2006 Forest River Puma problems & recalls

NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2006 Forest River Puma.

1Forest River recalls
1owner complaints
0reported crashes
0reported fires
0injuries

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Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.

Recalls filed by Forest River

Equipment #24V395000 · 2024 · 41,353 units

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.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners complain about

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Components named in 1 NHTSA owner complaint. Complaints are unverified.

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FAQ

Does the 2006 Forest River Puma have recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall filed by Forest River for the 2006 Puma. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.

What are the most common 2006 Forest River Puma problems?

In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is equipment.