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.
2020 Forest River PumaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2020 Forest River Puma, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 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 2020 Forest River Puma has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Structure
2Wheels
1Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2020 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 · 2022 Q3
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. If the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle while in motion, it can become a road hazard and increase 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
2020 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Puma owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2020 Forest River Palomino Puma travel trailer. The contact stated that there was brown water leaking from the roof into the ceiling light fixture and walls of the RV. The RV was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the insulation caused the water to change to a brown color.…
The contact owns a 2020 Forest River Puma RV. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the structure underneath the trailer detached from the RV. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he continued driving to his destination. The contact took the RV to an…
Own a 2020 Puma?
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