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2012 Forest River Puma recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2012 Forest River Puma, covering 43,992 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: 120/240 vac electrical system: charger low voltage batteryReported June 4, 2024 · 41,353 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 24V395000 · Recall details

TiresReported March 30, 2016 · 2,639 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
A damaged tire could deflate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Recall number 16V179000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 2012 Forest River Puma have?

2, covering equipment and tires.

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