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2021 Forest River Puma recalls

There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 2021 Forest River Puma, covering 41,412 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

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: plumbing: sewage/black: storage tankReported October 8, 2021 · 44 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 21V784000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported December 18, 2020 · 15 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Puma travel trailers. The outdoor cooktop may be stowed away while the propane hose is still attached and the burner is on.
Risk
If the cooktop is stowed away while the propane hose is attached and the burner is on, it will increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket to the drawer housing the outside cooktop preventing the drawer from being closed while the propane line is still attached, free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑642‑0606. Forest River's number for this recall is 425-1269.

Recall number 20V799000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2021 Forest River Puma recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

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How many recalls does the 2021 Forest River Puma have?

3, covering equipment.

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