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.
2021 Forest River PumaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2021 Forest River Puma, most often about the equipment. 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 2021 Forest River Puma has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Equipment
1Structure
1Suspension
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2021 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 · 2024 Q1
Sewage/black: storage tank
Risk. In the presence of an ignition source, a gas build up increases the risk of fire.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. If the cooktop is stowed away while the propane hose is attached and the burner is on, it will increase the risk of a fire.
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
2021 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
'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Puma owners report
Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2021 FOREST RIVER PUMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO ISSUE WITH THE HOT WATER HEATER. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE ADDITIONAL DEFECTS THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE WOULD NOT LOCK, AND THE FLOORING HAD DEFECTS FROM MANUFACTURING. AND THE PROPRANE TANK COVER FIT POORLY.
Own a 2021 Puma?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.