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2022 Forest River Puma problems & recalls

NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2022 Forest River Puma.

4Forest River recalls
4owner 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, Structure #21V784000 · 2021 · 44 units

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2021-2022 puma travel trailers. the black wastewater-holding tank may be missing the ventilation pipe, allowing methane gas to build up.

Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, a gas build up increases the risk of fire.

Fix: Dealers will properly vent the black wastewater-holding tank, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed october 22, 2021. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0606. forest river's number for this recall is 420-1425.

Equipment #22V184000 · 2022 · 1,561 units

Problem: Forest river, inc (forest river) is recalling certain 2022 palomino puma and puma xle fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. the exterior micro kitchen griddle may be stowed while still connected to propane.

Risk: A stowed griddle connected to propane increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will install a bracket to prevent the griddle from being stowed when connected to the propane line, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed april 12, 2022. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0588. forest river's number for this recall is 51-1494.

Equipment #22V556000 · 2022 · 49,295 units

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2022-2023 coachmen catalina, cross trail, pursuit, sportscoach, east to west della terra, silver lake, forest river forester, fr3, sunseeker, wildwood, 2022 coachmen adrenaline, apex, brookstone, chaparral, chapparral lite, clipper, freedom express, independence trail, mirada, spirit, viking, work and play, east to west ahara, tandara, forest river aurora, cardinal, cedar creek, cherokee, flagstaff, georgetown, ibex, impression, ozark, puma, r-pod, rockwood, sabre, salem, sandpiper, sandstorm, shockwave, sierra, solera, stealth, stealth evo, surveyor, vengeance, vibe, wildcat, xlr toyhauler, prime time avenger, crusader, lacrosse, sanibe

Risk: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed august 17, 2022. owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. forest river's number for this recall is 51-1532. this recall supersedes and expands nhtsa recall number 22v-486.

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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Electrical System1

Components named in 4 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.

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FAQ

Does the 2022 Forest River Puma have recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2022 Puma. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.

What are the most common 2022 Forest River Puma problems?

In 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is tires.