Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2018 Forest River Puma
The 2018 Forest River PUMA has notable recalls related to electrical wiring, tire pressure labeling, and wheel hub issues, as well as complaints primarily involving tires and wheels. It's critical to address these areas during pre-purchase inspection to ensure safety and functionality.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Forest River Puma has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 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 #17V699000 Incorrect Tire Information/FMVSS 110, Part 567 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V635000 Wheels may Loosen and Separate NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Tires 2 complaints
- Structure 1 complaint
- Wheels 1 complaint
Known issues to inspect
Incorrect wiring can pull out
How to check: Inspect trailer battery wiring for routing issues.
Incorrect tire pressure label
How to check: Verify tire size matches information on label.
Wheels may not be tight
How to check: Ensure wheel center caps aren't interfering.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Pre-start inspection
What to check: Check tire size and pressure matches label.
Red flag: Mismatch tire size and pressure
- 02
Cold start
What to check: Inspect electrical system for loose wires.
Red flag: Loose wires or poor connections
- 03
First minute moving
What to check: Ensure wheels are securely fastened.
Red flag: Wobbling or loose wheels
- 04
Low speed turn
What to check: Listen for unusual tire noises.
Red flag: Squeaking or grinding noises
- 05
Highway drive
What to check: Feel for steering stability and tire vibration.
Red flag: Vibrating tires or steering issues
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the battery wiring been inspected?
- Were tires replaced to match label?
- Have wheel center caps been modified?
- Any recent issues with tire pressures?
- Were all recalls serviced?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Recall service records
- Tire replacement receipts
- Service history
- Warranty records
- Original purchase invoice
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Forest River Puma at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
Next step
Looking at a specific 2018 Forest River Puma? Check the actual car
This checklist covers the model. From your free try.vin dashboard you can go further — paste the seller's listing for a deal score, or drop their photos for an AI condition report.