CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Forest River Puma has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (1 report).
2013 Forest River Puma recalls
Loose battery wiring can cause a short and fire
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
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.
Tires may rub floor or wheel well, risking blowout
On certain Puma recreational trailers, the tires can contact the floor or wheel well when the trailer hits a bump, which may damage a tire.
Most common 2013 Forest River Puma problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NEXUS VIPER (NA) EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN MS2 (NA) TIRES, SIZE: 225/75/16. WHILE PULLING INTO A FUEL STATION, THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE TWO FRONT TIRES WERE WOBBLING. THE CONTACT WAS LOSING CHUNKS OUT OF THE CENTER TREAD OF THE FRONT TIRES. THERE WERE ALSO SMALL HOLES IN THE OUTER TREAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE TIRES WERE DETERIORATING WITH CHUNKS OF THE TIRE MISSING. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
2013 Forest River Puma questions
Does the 2013 Forest River Puma have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2013 Forest River Puma: Loose battery wiring can cause a short and fire; Trailer Tires May Rub Floor and Wheel Well, Risking Blowout; Tires may rub floor or wheel well, risking blowout; Equipment. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Forest River Puma?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 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.