2008 Forest River Puma Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2008 Forest River Puma has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Structure (1 report).

2Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2008 Forest River Puma recalls

Loose battery wiring can cause a short and fire

Recall 24V395Jun 4, 202441,353 vehicles affected

The overcurrent protection for the trailer's low-voltage battery may have been routed incorrectly, so wires can be pulled out of the junction box.

Trailer Tires May Rub Floor and Wheel Well, Risking Blowout

Recall 16V179Mar 30, 20162,639 vehicles affected

On certain Forest River Puma recreational trailers and toy haulers built from June 2007 through March 2016, the tires can contact the floor or wheel well when the trailer hits a bump.

Most common 2008 Forest River Puma problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Structure1

What owners report

2013-08-22, Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FOREST RIVER PUMA RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE FRAME BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME WOULD NEED TO BE STRAIGHTENED AND CROSS BRACES WOULD NEED TO BE ADDED IN AREAS THAT WERE MISSED WHEN IT WAS MANUFACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE CROSS MEMEBER BETWEEN THE AXLE BROKE.

2008 Forest River Puma questions

Does the 2008 Forest River Puma have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2008 Forest River Puma: Loose battery wiring can cause a short and fire; Trailer Tires May Rub Floor and Wheel Well, Risking Blowout. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Forest River Puma?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Forest River Puma has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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