NHTSA vehicle safety data
2025 Forest River Puma Recalls & Complaints
The 2025 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 2025 Forest River Puma. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2025 Forest River Puma owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2025 Forest River Puma, describing incidents dated September 29, 2025.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11736718 · Filed
As I was wiring underneath the chassis to install a new electric black tank valve, I noticed that the wires in the RV and waterlines were lying across the cross-members of the chassis, chafing and almost exposing wires. The water lines were almost chafed through and were not secured on the chassis…
Removable Steps May Detach While In Use
NHTSA #25V245000 · Structure — Body — Step/Ladder · NHTSA notice
Reported April 14, 2025 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 4,179 vehicles
Repair completion: 48.5% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 51-1915 · Owners notified April 28, 2025
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Coachmen Catalina, Forest River Aurora, Cascade, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Sandpiper, Sierra, 2025 Campsite Reserve, Impression, Pause, Puma, Sabre, Salem, Vengeance, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers, equipped with a removable step assembly. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach.
Safety consequence
Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the clip-on bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact customer service at Aurora & Catalina (1-574-825-4995), Campsite Reserve, Cascade, Cherokee, Sabre, Vengeance (1-260-499-2100), Cedar Creek (1-260-593-4000), Impression (1-574-327-2716), Pause (1-574-327-2681), Puma (1-574-642-0588), Sierra & Sandpiper (1-574-534-4574), and Salem & Wildwood (1-574-534-3167). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1915.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Incorrect Weight Rating on Placard/FMVSS 110 & 120
NHTSA #25V111000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported February 21, 2025 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,833 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 51-1895 · Owners notified March 24, 2025
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2025 Coachmen Catalina, 2020-2025 Aurora, and 2025 Puma travel trailers. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the Federal placard may exceed the safety chain rating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 110, "Tire Selection and Rims" and 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."
Safety consequence
An incorrect weight rating may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Forest River will mail owners a corrected Federal Placard with application instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 5745-825-4995, and Puma customer service at 1-574-642-0588. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1895.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Sewer Anti-Siphon Vent Installed Backwards
NHTSA #24V619000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — Plumbing — Sewage/Black · NHTSA notice
Reported August 16, 2024 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 25 vehicles
Repair completion: 56% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 420-1832 · Owners notified August 23, 2024 · Vehicles built May 23, 2024 – July 29, 2024 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Puma PUT39DBT travel trailers. The anti-siphon vent may have been installed backwards which can cause sewer gas to enter the vehicle.
Safety consequence
Sewer gas entering the vehicle can increase the risk of injury to occupants.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the anti-siphon vent, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0588. Forest River's number for this recall is 420-1832.
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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