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.
2018 Forest River PumaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2018 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 2018 Forest River Puma has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Tires
1Structure
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2018 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 over-inflate the tires, which can cause premature tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Wheels: hub
Risk. If the wheels were not properly tightened, they may loosen and detach while the trailer is moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
2018 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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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Puma owners report
Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CASTLE ROCK ST225/75R15 BLEW OUT AT NORMAL OPERATING PRESSURE. THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AT 65MPH ON I95. THE TIRE PASSED PRE TRIP INSPECTION AND PRESSURE CHECK. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 200 MILES, THE TIRE BLEW OUT ON CLEAN PAVEMENT. THE TIRE HAD APPROXIMATELY 3000 MILES OF USE ON TIME OF BLOW OUT. THE…
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