Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 20V-799 · 2021 Forest River Puma
Forest River, Inc. recall 20V-799 covers 15 2021 Forest River Puma for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on December 18, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q4) shows 33% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V799000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Puma travel trailers. The outdoor cooktop may be stowed away while the propane hose is still attached and the burner is on.
The 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.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket to the drawer housing the outside cooktop preventing the drawer from being closed while the propane line is still attached, free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0606. Forest River's number for this recall is 425-1269.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
33%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.