CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Forest River Puma has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (2 reports).
2018 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.
Wrong tire pressure label can lead to tire failure
The federal certification placard on certain trailers lists the wrong tire information.
Wheels May Loosen and Detach While Towing
Certain trailers may have wheel center caps that interfere with proper tightening of the wheel lug nuts.
Most common 2018 Forest River Puma problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
Tire Blew out. Tread coming off inner tire and metal wire every where. Less than 4k miles on the tires
THE UNDERBODY OF THE 2018 PUMA RV HAD RUSTED SO BADLY THAT THE FRONT OF THE RV TORE OFF WHILE EXITING A GAS STATION. THIS TYPE OF THING SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED, PARTICULARLY SINCE IT'S ONLY A 2018 MODEL. LUCKILY THEY WEREN'T ON A HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 55 MPH.*DT*JB*DT
CASTLE ROCK ST225/75R15 BLEW OUT AT NORMAL OPERATING PRESSURE. THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AT 65MPH ON I95. THE TIRE PASSED PRE TRIP INSPECTION AND PRESSURE CHECK. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 200 MILES, THE TIRE BLEW OUT ON CLEAN PAVEMENT. THE TIRE HAD APPROXIMATELY 3000 MILES OF USE ON TIME OF BLOW OUT. THE SIDE WALLS WERE NO COMPROMISED AND MANY OF THE "NIBS" WERE STILL PRESENT.*DT*JB *TR
2018 Forest River Puma questions
Does the 2018 Forest River Puma have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2018 Forest River Puma: Loose battery wiring can cause a short and fire; Wrong tire pressure label can lead to tire failure; Wheels May Loosen and Detach While Towing. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Forest River Puma?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (2), Wheels (1), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 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.