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2007 Puma Trailer

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

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.
2
Latest Mar 28, 2008
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.
1
Latest Jun 7, 2007
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.
0
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.
0
1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2007 Puma Trailer, most frequently naming the other / unspecified and tires & wheels categories. 1 safety recall has 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.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Other / unspecified150.0%
  • Tires & wheels150.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign 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
07V249000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Jun 7, 2007
287 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH HICKORY SPRINGS "BIG EASY TRIPLE STEPS," AN IMPROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE BOTTOM STEP PIVOT ARM WITH THE FORMED STOP EDGE OF THE MIDDLE STEP SUPPORT BRACKET CAN RESULT IN THE BOTTOM STEP ROTATING TO AN UNSAFE DOWNWARD ANGLE.
The risk: A PERSON COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE STEP GIVE WAY WHILE BEING USED TO ENTER OR EXIT THE TRAILER.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRAILERS FOR THE MANUFACTURING DATE STICKER TO VERIFY THE DATE OF PRODUCTION OF THE STEP AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL WELD STOCK TO EACH SIDE OF THE LOWER (TRIPLE) STEP STOP EDGES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CEDAR CREEK, PUMA, OR SABRE AT 1-574-389-4600.
FOREST RIVER, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Tires & wheels
Filed Mar 28, 2008

MY NEW 2007 LARK CARHAULER ENCLOSED TRAILER CAME WITH 4 TOWMASTER ST205/75D15, DOT# 1NVT-5106, KT-7709-06 TIRES INSTALLED. AFTER APPROX. 1500 HWY MILES, ALL THE TIRES FORMED LARGE BUBBLES THROUGHOUT THE SIDE WALLS. THE COMPANY RIDGELINE PERFORMANCE IN DOUGLAS GA. REPLACED THE TIRES IN GOOD FAITH WITH THE SAME TIRE. AFTER APPROX. ANOTHER 1500 HWY SPEED MILES, THE TIRES DID THE SAME THING. THIS TIME THE COMPANY REFUSED TO REPLACE THEM STATING I MUST HAVE CAUSED THE PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THIS TIRE HAS SERIOUS DEFECTS THAT WILL OR HAS CAUSED SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. THE TRAILER IS RATED 7000GVW. I WAS HAULING A 69 JAGUAR XKE. TIRE PRESSURE WAS 50 PSI. RUNNING 70 TO 75 MPH, TIRE TEMP WAS TAKEN WITH A LASER READER AND FOUND TO BE RUNNING AT 195 DEGREES ON A 89 DEGREE DAY. *TR

NHTSA ID
10222600
Incident
Sep 28, 2007
Other / unspecified
Filed Nov 5, 2007
1 injury reported

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FOREST RIVER PUMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COLD WATER SIDE OF THE FAUCET IN THE SINK AND THE SHOWER TURNED COUNTER-CLOCKWISE INSTEAD OF CLOCKWISE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAUCETS WERE DESIGNED IN THAT MANNER. THE CONTACT'S SON SUSTAINED A SLIGHT BURN TO HIS CHEST WHILE SHOWERING. HE THOUGHT HE TURNED THE COLD WATER ON; HOWEVER, HE ACTUALLY TURNED IT OFF. UPDATED 12/12/2007 *BF

NHTSA ID
10207913
Incident
Apr 1, 2007