2017 Forest River Puma Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2017 Forest River Puma has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (1 report).

3Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2017 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.

Wrong tire size on door label can lead to unsafe tire choice

Recall 17V169Mar 14, 201744 vehicles affected

The certification label (Federal Placard) on certain trailers lists the wrong tire and rim size.

Wrong tire pressure placard may lead to underinflated tires

Recall 16V866Dec 2, 201623 vehicles affected

Some 2017 Forest River Puma trailers built between August and November 2016 have a Federal certification placard that lists the wrong tire size, rim size, and recommended tire pressure.

Most common 2017 Forest River Puma problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Unknown Or Other1
Tires1

What owners report

2023-07-22, Tires
Headed home from camping and my tire blew on my 5th wheel trailer. Tires were inspected before leaving, tire pressure was 80psi per manufacturers recommendation. We were able to pull over, but the damage done to my camper includes damage to the fascia and fender skirting. We were going approximately 35 mph at the time the tire blew.
2017-02-24, Unknown Or Other
2017 PUMA TH 24 FT HAS AN ISSUE WITH THE TIE DOWN PLATES. THEY ARE ATTACHED TO THE BODY WITH THIN 1/8TH THICK PLATE BY 6 INCH SELF TAPPING SCREWS AND IN MY CASE 2 OTHER THEM WAS MISSING THE PLATE COMPLETELY. ALSO IN THIS CASE TELL TIE DOWN RINGS ARE EMBEDDED IN THE FLOOR WITH NO SUPPORT BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE FRAME. A 700 POUND MOTORCYCLE WOULD NOT SAFELY STRAP DOWN TO THIS SETUP. THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED AND FIXED BEFORE SOMETHING HAPPENS THAT WOULD BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE UNIT.

2017 Forest River Puma questions

Does the 2017 Forest River Puma have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2017 Forest River Puma: Loose battery wiring can cause a short and fire; Wrong tire size on door label can lead to unsafe tire choice; Wrong tire pressure placard may lead to underinflated tires. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Forest River Puma?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (1), Tires (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 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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