01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2022 Forest River Puma recall campaigns
NHTSA 24V395000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- June 4, 2024
- Potential units
- 41,353campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: A loose wire can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
Owner notification: July 10, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 22V556000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- July 29, 2022
- Potential units
- 49,295campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Why it matters: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 22V-486.
Owner notification: August 17, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 22V184000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- March 25, 2022
- Potential units
- 1,561campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Palomino Puma and Puma XLE fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The exterior micro kitchen griddle may be stowed while still connected to propane.
Why it matters: A stowed griddle connected to propane increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a bracket to prevent the griddle from being stowed when connected to the propane line, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0588. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1494.
Owner notification: April 12, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 21V784000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE
- Report received
- October 8, 2021
- Potential units
- 44campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Puma travel trailers. The black wastewater-holding tank may be missing the ventilation pipe, allowing methane gas to build up.
Why it matters: In the presence of an ignition source, a gas build up increases the risk of fire.
Remedy
Dealers will properly vent the black wastewater-holding tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-0606. Forest River's number for this recall is 420-1425.
Owner notification: October 22, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH