The vehicle exhibits severe manufacturing safety non-compliance within the primary electrical chassis and interior matrix, creating an active fire and life-safety hazard. Due to chronic, un-remediated pre-sale factory roof structural defects, catastrophic water intrusion entered the upper ceiling channels. This moisture traveled directly along the internal wire tracks that feed the ceiling lights, main appliances, and slide-room mechanisms.As a direct result, the vehicle suffers from frequent burning odors, recurring short circuits, localized electrical arcing near the structural frame, and melted/burned wiring components. A certified mobile RV technician has formally flagged the electrical system as an active fire risk. Because the vehicle has been repossessed and is currently stored in a commercial lot in Baytown, Texas, this severe, documented electrical arcing hazard presents an immediate threat of fire to the storage facility and any future consumers if the asset is liquidated at auction without total electrical remediation.
The worst 2022 Forest River Puma problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Tires2
- Body1
- Electrical1
Problems by type
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- Tires2
- Body1
- Electrical1
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
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 the federal safety agency recall number 22V‑486.
Recall number 22V556000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 22V184000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: plumbing: sewage/black: storage tank
- 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
Technical service bulletins for the 2022 Forest River Puma 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2022 Forest River Puma owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My wife and I were traveling from Wilson NC to Virginia Beach VA on Friday [XXX] for a vacation and we had 3 tires explode and do damage to fender on both sides of the unit and on the way home from Virginia Beach VA the 4th tire exploded ( Between all costs it has cost almost $1500 in service fees and replacement tires ( also the spare tire being the 5th tire) I have tried researching on the federal safety agency website and tried calling and was unable to speak with an agent regarding this incident ) --I look up recalls for the trailer itself and saw 1 for the black tank but none for the tires and I wanted to file a formal complaint against Palamino regarding the destructive nature of the tires installed on the unit at the time of manufacture. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
I experienced four blow outs on Castle Rock ST225/75R15 tires on five different outings with my travel trailer. Prior to every trip I check/adjust tire pressures according to the tire placard on the vehicle and torque all lug nuts to OE specs. On two occasions, the blow out occurred on Sundays and it was necessary to purchase tires in order to make the return trip home. My travel trailer has significant consequential damage due to the multiple blow outs. Lionshead tire will not reimburse me for tire replacements or consequential damages to travel trailer or wheel.
The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Puma Palomino RV. The contact stated while her husband was driving approximately 45 MPH, another driver flagged them to stop the RV. The driver was able to park at a nearby parking lot and noticed that the water tank had detached from the RV. The contact stated that her husband manually strapped the water tank onto the RV. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure.
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Questions about the 2022 Forest River Puma
Is the 2022 Forest River Puma reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2022 Forest River Puma, 4.0 times a typical Puma model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Forest River Puma?
Tires, with 2 complaints. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 2022 Forest River Puma have?
4 recalls, covering equipment.
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