2013 Forest River Puma Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Puma years
- Not enough data 8th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Forest River Puma. That ranks 8th out of 21 Puma model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 25,000 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Forest River Puma problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 100% | 25,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2013 Forest River Puma recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:120/240 vac electrical system:charger low voltage battery
Problem: 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.
Risk: A loose wire can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Tires; suspension
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2008-2016 Puma recreational trailers and toy haulers, models PT20RDC, PT21FBC, PT22RBC, PT26RLC, PT26FBSC, PT21TUC, PT27RBSC, PT25FBC, PT22RB, PTH21TFU, PTH24THS, PTH25TFS, PTH27SBU, PTH27RLSS, PTH25TFQ, and PTH21TFB manufactured from June 25, 2007, through March 23, 2016. When the trailer hits a bump, the tire(s) may contact the floor or wheel well and result in tire damage.
Risk: A damaged tire could deflate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit to add additional clearance to the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0607. Forest River's recall number for this campaign is 420-06092015-0050.
Tires; suspension
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Puma recreational trailers, models T12RBC, T15UDC, T17QBC, and T18FBC, manufactured from January 1, 2013, through March 1, 2016. When the trailer hits a bump, the tire(s) may contact the floor or wheel well and result in tire damage.
Risk: A damaged tire could deflate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit to add additional clearance to the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0607. Forest River's recall number for this campaign is 420-06092015-0050SA.
Equipment
Problem: Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
Risk: If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nexus viper (na) equipped with michelin ms2 (na) tires, size: 225/75/16. While pulling into a fuel station, the contact was notified that the two front tires were wobbling. The contact was losing chunks out of the center tread of the front tires. There were also small…
Other Forest River Puma years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Puma | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Puma | 1 | 3 |
| 2024 Puma | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 Puma | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Puma | 4 | 4 |
| 2021 Puma | 4 | 3 |
| 2020 Puma | 6 | 2 |
| 2019 Puma | 5 | 1 |
| 2018 Puma | 3 | 3 |
| 2017 Puma | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 Puma | 2 | 3 |
| 2015 Puma | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 Puma | 1 | 4 |
| 2013 | 1 | 4 |
| 2012 Puma | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 Puma | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 Puma | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 Puma | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 Puma | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 Puma | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Puma | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Forest River Puma?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Forest River Puma?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Forest River Puma a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Puma model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.