2015 Forest River Puma Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 4, 2024 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Puma years
Not enough data 8th of 21 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2015 Forest River Puma. That ranks 8th out of 21 Puma model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is wheels (1 complaints, 100%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2015 Forest River Puma problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Wheels1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Wheels1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2015 Forest River Puma recalls (3)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:120/240 vac electrical system:charger low voltage batteryJun 4, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V395000 · 41,353 vehicles

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; suspensionMar 30, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V179000 · 2,639 vehicles

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; suspensionMar 29, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V175000 · 577 vehicles

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.

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.

I had three different occasions where my tires blow out ! The first time 1. Going up [XXX] head to Rollins lake in colfax 2. Going to lake collins going up [XXX] in Marysville 3. Going up to lake Amador [XXX] in Ione. Going over a speed bump before getting to the check in area ! Going under 5 mph…

Wheels · received Mar 30, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11580233

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Forest River Puma?

Owners most often report wheels problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Forest River Puma?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2015 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 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.