2018 Forest River PUMA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
4,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2018 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Tires is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 3 complaints (66.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Tires | 2 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
Tires: 2; Structure:Body: 1; Wheels: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
2020: 1; 2021: 1; 2022: 1
Pattern summary
Tires leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11325439 · 2020-05-21 (May 21, 2020)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11325439 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11395921 · 2021-02-12 (February 12, 2021)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11395921 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11473322 · 2022-07-11 (July 11, 2022)
Tire Blew out. Tread coming off inner tire and metal wire every where. Less than 4k miles on the tires
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11473322 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
17V635000 · Wheels:Hub
Reported: 2017-10-09 (October 9, 2017)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Puma recreational trailers. When installing and tightening the wheels on the trailers, the wheel center caps may have interfered, preventing the wheels from being properly tightened.
Consequence: If the wheels were not properly tightened, they may loosen and detach while the trailer is moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the plastic wheel center cap and install a different center cap, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0588. Forest River's number for this recall is 420-0537.
NHTSA campaign record ↗17V699000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2017-11-06 (November 6, 2017)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Puma recreational trailers. The Federal Placards indicate incorrect tire load range and tire pressure (PSI) information. The placard states a tire size of ST205/75R15/D requiring 50PSI, however the installed tires are size ST205/75R15/C, requiring 65PSI. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and they also fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Consequence: The incorrect tire information can cause the operator to over-inflate the tires, which can cause premature tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-0588. Forest River's number for this recall is 425-0560.
NHTSA campaign record ↗24V395000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:120/240 Vac Electrical System:Charger Low Voltage Battery
Reported: 2024-06-04 (June 4, 2024)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2004-2024 Cedar Creek and 2006-2024 Puma fifth wheels trailers. The overcurrent protection from the trailer battery may have been incorrectly routed, allowing the wires to be pulled out of the junction box.
Consequence: A loose wire can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will reroute the wires to the protected side of the mini-beaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2024. Owners may contact Puma customer service at 1-574-642-0588 or Cedar Creek customer service at 260-593-4000. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1786.
NHTSA campaign record ↗