CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Forest River Puma has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (2 reports).
2020 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.
Spare tire carrier can detach while driving
Certain 2019-2020 recreational vehicles and trailers may have spare tire carrier U-bolts that can fail.
Most common 2020 Forest River Puma problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2020 Forest River Puma RV. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and hauling the RV trailer, he became aware that the rear driver's side tire was flat. The RV was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the flat tire was the result of a crack in the wheelbase of the wheel assembly. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was unknown.
Castle Rock ST 235/80R16 on the drivers side rear axle tire. I had just exited the interstate when the tire violently exploded. Debris from the side of the trailer and parts of the tire scattered across the opposing lane of traffic. Fortunately, no one was coming. This failure was harmful enough but would have been catastrophic for someone had this occurred on the busy interstate. Tire examined, belts had separated under the tread, leading to the failure. Examination of the remaining three tires, all Castle Rock, revealed one had underlying belt separation and was close to exploding and another had unusual wear indicating a separation was occurring. I have read multiple accounts of these tir
3 wheels have had holes/cracks causing them to leak air. had a tire blow out which caused major damage to the rv
The contact owns a 2020 Forest River Palomino Puma travel trailer. The contact stated that there was brown water leaking from the roof into the ceiling light fixture and walls of the RV. The RV was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the insulation caused the water to change to a brown color. The dealer replaced the wood on the walls of the RV; however, the failure recurred. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.
The contact owns a 2020 Forest River Puma RV. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the structure underneath the trailer detached from the RV. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he continued driving to his destination. The contact took the RV to an independent mechanic and was informed that the structure underneath the RV has been replaced. The RV was repaired. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.
2020 Forest River Puma questions
Does the 2020 Forest River Puma have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2020 Forest River Puma: Loose battery wiring can cause a short and fire; Spare tire carrier can detach while driving. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Forest River Puma?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (2), Wheels (2), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 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.