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2010 Forest River Puma

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest May 17, 2018
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jun 4, 2024
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2010 Forest River Puma. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
24V395000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:CHARGER LOW VOLTAGE BATTERY

Jun 4, 2024
41,353 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: A loose wire can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The 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 number for this recall is 51-1786.
Forest River, Inc.Manufacturer number 51-1786View on NHTSA.gov
16V179000

SUSPENSION; TIRES

Mar 30, 2016
2,639 units potentially affected
The defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2008-2016 Puma recreational trailers and toy haulers, models PT20RDC, PT21FBC, PT22RBC, PT26RLC, PT26FBSC, PT21TUC, PT27RBSC, PT25FBC, PT22RB, PTH21TFU, PTH24THS, PTH25TFS, PTH27SBU, PTH27RLSS, PTH25TFQ, and PTH21TFB manufactured from June 25, 2007, through March 23, 2016. When the trailer hits a bump, the tire(s) may contact the floor or wheel well and result in tire damage.
The risk: A damaged tire could deflate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit to add additional clearance to the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0607. Forest River's recall number for this campaign is 420-06092015-0050.
Forest River, Inc.Manufacturer number 420-06092015-0050View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Filed May 17, 2018

ON APRIL 25, 2018 WHILE DRIVING OUR 2010 PUMA 20QB ON HIGHWAY I-20 THROUGH FORT WORTH, TX 76126 THE 20FT. AWNING ATTACHED TO OUR TRAVEL TRAILER TORE LOOSE AND FLEW OFF INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY INTO THE TRAFFIC BEHIND OUR TRAILER. I IMMEDIATELY MOVED TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY AND DIALED 911. CARS AND TRUCKS SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING THE DEBRIS AND FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS INJURED (TO MY KNOWLEDGE). THE SHERIFF'S DEPUTY REMOVED THE AWNING INTO THE MEDIAN TO BE PICKED UP LATER BY HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE. BOTH AWNING ARMS AND RAFTERS WERE STILL CONNECTED BY THE UPPER MOUNTING BRACKETS BUT WERE JUST DANGLING DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE LOWER BRACKETS (PROBABLY MADE WITH SUBSTANDARD MATERIALS) WERE SHEARED OFF (SEE PICTURES). I HAD TO USE A MAKESHIFT STEP LADDER TO REMOVE THE UPPER BRACKETS, ARMS AND RAFTERS FROM THE TRAVEL TRAILER IN ORDER TO CONTINUE TRAVELING. WE PURCHASED THIS TRAVEL TRAILER AT ALL SEASONS RV IN MUSKEGON, MI WITH AN EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT EXPIRED JULY 20016. I BELIEVE THIS PROBLEM GOES WELL BEYOND A WARRANTY ISSUE AND IS A DANGEROUS SAFETY CONCERN AND LIABILITY ON THE MANUFACTURERS PART. ATTACHED ARE PHOTOS OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER. I UNDERSTAND THAT MY RV IS 8 YRS. OLD BUT NO ONE WOULD EXPECT THE HOOD OR DOOR OF THEIR 8 YR. OLD VEHICLE TO FLY OFF AS THEY ARE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. I'M SURE THEY WOULD BE ON THE PHONE IMMEDIATELY CALLING THE MANUFACTURER FOR AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE PROBLEM OR AT MINIMUM, REPAIR OF THE VEHICLE. I CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY DENIED ANY DEFECT OR FAULT. I BELIEVE THIS WARRANTS A FULL INVESTIGATION AS THE ONLY THING THAT HOLDS THE AWNING TO THE RV IS THE FABRIC. THERE ARE NO SAFETY STRAPS IN PLACE SO ONCE THE AWNING CATCHES WIND AND/OR THE MATERIAL BECOMES WEAK, IT FAILS AND TEARS ALONG THE WHOLE LENGTH WHICH CAN BE FATAL TO DRIVERS ON A HIGHWAY. PLEASE, PLEASE, INVESTIGATE THIS. THANK YOU.

NHTSA ID
11096540
Incident
Apr 25, 2018
Mileage
55,000 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Forest River Puma by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2025130—
2024040—
2023110—
2022340—
2021430—
2020620—
2019510—
2018330—
2017230—
2016230—
2015130—
2014140—
2013140—
2012020—
2011120—
2010Viewing120—
2009020—
2008120—
2007010—
2006110—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.