Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nexus viper (na) equipped with michelin ms2 (na) tires, size: 225/75/16. While pulling into a fuel station, the contact was notified that the two front tires were wobbling. The contact was losing chunks out of the center tread of the front tires. There were also small holes in the outer tread. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that the tires were deteriorating with chunks of the tire missing. The tires were replaced. The tires were original equipment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate vehicle and tire failure mileage was 25,000.
The worst 2013 Forest River Puma problems
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Recalls 4
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: 120/240 vac electrical system: charger low voltage battery
- 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
Tires
- 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
Suspension
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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 420-06092015-0050SA.
Recall number 16V175000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
- Risk
- If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1‑574‑389‑4600 or Dometic at 1‑888‑447‑0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
Recall number 13V203000 · Recall details
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Questions about the 2013 Forest River Puma
Is the 2013 Forest River Puma reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2013 Forest River Puma, close to a typical Puma model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Forest River Puma?
Tires, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2013 Forest River Puma have?
4 recalls, covering equipment, tires and suspension.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Forest River Puma tires?
Yes, 1 recall: 16V179000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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