Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2017 Forest River Puma
The 2017 Forest River Puma has notable issues with mislabeled tire and rim sizes, which could lead to incorrect tire pressure. Recalls also address a problem with incorrectly routed electrical wiring, posing potential safety hazards. Complaints are minimal, but the tire-related recalls warrant caution.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Forest River Puma has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V395000 Incorrectly Routed 7-Way Connector Can Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V169000 Incorrect Tire and Rim Information/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V866000 Incorrect Information on Federal Placard/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Tires 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Known issues to inspect
Improperly routed wiring
How to check: Inspect trailer battery wiring for secure routing.
Incorrect tire label
How to check: Verify tire size and pressure match labels.
Mislabeled tire/rim info
How to check: Check tire placard for correct specifications.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Pre-inspection setup
What to check: Ensure correct tire sizes and pressures.
Red flag: Tires don't match manufacturer specs.
- 02
Interior inspection
What to check: Examine junction box wiring for secure connections.
Red flag: Loose or exposed wiring.
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Have the tire labels been corrected?
- Has the electrical recall been addressed?
- When were tires last replaced?
- Have there been any incidents or repairs?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Recall repair records
- Maintenance records
- Tire purchase receipts
- Vehicle inspection report
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Forest River Puma at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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