repaired · 2026 Q2
120/240 vac electrical system: charger low voltage battery
Risk. A loose wire can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
2017 Forest River PumaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2017 Forest River Puma, most often about the tires. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-395 the manufacturer reports only 10% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 4, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Forest River Puma has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2017 Forest River Puma recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Other: labels
Risk. The incorrect tire information can cause the operator to install the wrong size of replacement tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Other: labels
Risk. If referencing the information that is on Federal placard, the operator could under-inflate the tires causing a reduction of vehicle handling and increasing…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Forest River.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Puma year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Puma median. How we score
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In owners' words
What Puma owners report
Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Headed home from camping and my tire blew on my 5th wheel trailer. Tires were inspected before leaving, tire pressure was 80psi per manufacturers recommendation. We were able to pull over, but the damage done to my camper includes damage to the fascia and fender skirting. We were going…
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