Model year record

2025 FOREST RIVER Puma

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 2 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V245000

Structure: body: step/ladder

Component
Structure: body: step/ladder
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
4,179
Reported to NHTSA
2025-04-14
Owners notified
2025-04-28

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Coachmen Catalina, Forest River Aurora, Cascade, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Sandpiper, Sierra, 2025 Campsite Reserve, Impression, Pause, Puma, Sabre, Salem, Vengeance, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers, equipped with a removable step assembly. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach.

Safety risk

Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the clip-on bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact customer service at Aurora & Catalina (1-574-825-4995), Campsite Reserve, Cascade, Cherokee, Sabre, Vengeance (1-260-499-2100), Cedar Creek (1-260-593-4000), Impression (1-574-327-2716), Pause (1-574-327-2681), Puma (1-574-642-0588), Sierra & Sandpiper (1-574-534-4574), and Salem & Wildwood (1-574-534-3167). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1915.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V111000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,833
Reported to NHTSA
2025-02-21
Owners notified
2025-03-24

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2025 Coachmen Catalina, 2020-2025 Aurora, and 2025 Puma travel trailers. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the Federal placard may exceed the safety chain rating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 110, "Tire Selection and Rims" and 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."

Safety risk

An incorrect weight rating may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will mail owners a corrected Federal Placard with application instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 5745-825-4995, and Puma customer service at 1-574-642-0588. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1895.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V619000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: plumbing: sewage/black

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: plumbing: sewage/black
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
25
Reported to NHTSA
2024-08-16
Owners notified
2024-08-23

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Puma PUT39DBT travel trailers. The anti-siphon vent may have been installed backwards which can cause sewer gas to enter the vehicle.

Safety risk

Sewer gas entering the vehicle can increase the risk of injury to occupants.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the anti-siphon vent, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0588. Forest River's number for this recall is 420-1832.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system2

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.