CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Forest River Puma has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (1 report).
2021 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.
Missing Tank Vent Can Let Gas Build Up and Cause Fire
Some travel trailers may have a black wastewater-holding tank that is missing its ventilation pipe.
Outdoor cooktop can be stowed while gas is on, risking fire
Certain travel trailers have an outdoor cooktop that can be put away in its drawer while the propane hose is still connected and the burner is on.
Most common 2021 Forest River Puma problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
Castle Rock Radial ST 225/75R15 When driving North on I81 in West Viginia just outside of Martinsburg my front left camper tire blew out and caused a lot of damage to the sideout on my camper. When traveling back from our camping trip weekend the right front axle tire blew approx. 15 miles from our home in [XXX] . The second tire that blew out damaged the other side of my camper, now I have both sides of my camper damaged from these tires. There was not warnings or anything they just blow out. I always check my tire pressures before I leave on a trip. The tire pressures were all good. I was driving 68 to 70 miles per hour, the tires are rated for 75 miles per hour. INFORMATION REDACTED PURS
2021 FOREST RIVER PUMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO ISSUE WITH THE HOT WATER HEATER. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE ADDITIONAL DEFECTS THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE WOULD NOT LOCK, AND THE FLOORING HAD DEFECTS FROM MANUFACTURING. AND THE PROPRANE TANK COVER FIT POORLY.
in the course of our first camping trips we weighted the camper multiple times, and the numbers did not add up as they should have. We requested that service look at that as well during the repair process. They discovered though the spec calls out a hitch weight of 700lbs, ours was weighing 1100lbs. That is a 57% INCREASE in hitch weight. Enough that it exceed the 1000lb limit of the hitch system (which we purchased at the time with the camper), and the limit of our trucks gross vehicle weight rating. This added weight also limited our rear axle rating
We picked up this camper on May 19, 2021 and returned it to the dealer May 28, 2021 because the leaf springs supporting the camper a completely flat.
2021 Forest River Puma questions
Does the 2021 Forest River Puma have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2021 Forest River Puma: Loose battery wiring can cause a short and fire; Missing Tank Vent Can Let Gas Build Up and Cause Fire; Outdoor cooktop can be stowed while gas is on, risking fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Forest River Puma?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (1), Structure (1), Equipment (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 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.