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2026 Forest River PumaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2026 Forest River Puma, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexToo new to rateHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 22, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 Forest River Puma has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2026 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.

–no report yet

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

New

Recall 26V-704 · Oct 22, 2026 · 5,612 vehicles

Risk. In the event of a short circuit, inadequate protection increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2026 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 main black steel chassis rail on this 4-month-old travel trailer has suffered a severe structural corkscrew twist, causing the front slide-out box to slope downward and warp out of square. The structural torsion is verified by straightedge levels reading opposite directions from the front to…
Complaint 11770093 · Oct 9, 2026

Own a 2026 Puma?

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