2020 Forest River Puma Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Puma years
- Not enough data 1st of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Forest River Puma. That is the most of any Puma model year in the database (21 years). The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 2,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 33% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Forest River Puma recalls (2)
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.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer; tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Surveyor, NO BO, Cherokee, R. POD, Clipper, Viking, Independence, Puma and East to West trailers. The spare tire carrier U-bolts may fail allowing the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle.
Risk: If the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle while in motion, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace U-bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact Surveyor, NO BO, R. and POD customer service at 1-574-642-3119, Independence, Viking, and Clipper customer service at 1-269-467-4600, Puma customer service at -574-642-0606, East and West customer service at 1-574-264-6664 or Cherokee customer service at 1-877-426-5337. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1133.
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.
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…
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…
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 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…
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 | 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 Puma | 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 2020 Forest River Puma?
Owners most often report structure, wheels, electrical system problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Forest River Puma?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 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 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.