NHTSA vehicle safety data
2015 Forest River Puma Recalls & Complaints
The 2015 Forest River Puma has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Forest River dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Forest River Puma. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2015 Forest River Puma owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2015 Forest River Puma, describing incidents dated June 30, 2023.
Most-cited components
- Wheels 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11580233 · Filed
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…
Incorrectly Routed 7-Way Connector Can Cause Fire
NHTSA #24V395000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 120/240 Vac Electrical System — Charger Low Voltage Battery · NHTSA notice
Reported June 4, 2024 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 41,353 vehicles
Repair completion: 10.23% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 51-1786 · Owners notified July 10, 2024
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A loose wire can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Tire may Contact the Wheel Well
NHTSA #16V179000 · Suspension · NHTSA notice
Reported March 30, 2016 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 2,639 vehicles
Repair completion: 32.44% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 420-06092015-0050 · Owners notified May 11, 2016 · Vehicles built June 25, 2007 – March 23, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A damaged tire could deflate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Tire may Contact the Wheel Well
NHTSA #16V175000 · Suspension · NHTSA notice
Reported March 29, 2016 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 577 vehicles
Repair completion: 46.62% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 420-06092015-0050SA · Owners notified May 11, 2016 · Vehicles built January 1, 2013 – March 1, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A damaged tire could deflate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Forest River Puma model years
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