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2016 Forest River Puma problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2016 Forest River Puma — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2016 compare to other Puma years?

Puma NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted6 complaints2006: 2 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 1 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 1 complaints2011: 1 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 1 complaints2014: 1 complaints2015: 1 complaints2016: 2 complaints2017: 2 complaints2018: 4 complaints2019: 6 complaints2020: 6 complaints2021: 4 complaints2022: 5 complaints2023: 3 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 1 complaints
Puma NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2016 Forest River Puma problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System150%
Suspension150%

Does the 2016 Forest River Puma have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V395000OtherJune 4, 2024 · 41,353 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2004-2024 Cedar Creek and 2006-2024 Puma fifth wheels trailers. The overcurrent protection from the trailer battery may have been incorrectly routed, allowing the wires to be pulled out of the junction box.

Consequence

A loose wire can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will reroute the wires to the protected side of the mini-beaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2024. Owners may contact Puma customer service at 1-574-642-0588 or Cedar Creek customer service at 260-593-4000. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1786.

16V179000Tires & WheelsMarch 30, 2016 · 2,639 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2008-2016 Puma recreational trailers and toy haulers, models PT20RDC, PT21FBC, PT22RBC, PT26RLC, PT26FBSC, PT21TUC, PT27RBSC, PT25FBC, PT22RB, PTH21TFU, PTH24THS, PTH25TFS, PTH27SBU, PTH27RLSS, PTH25TFQ, and PTH21TFB manufactured from June 25, 2007, through March 23, 2016. When the trailer hits a bump, the tire(s) may contact the floor or wheel well and result in tire damage.

Consequence

A damaged tire could deflate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit to add additional clearance to the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0607. Forest River's recall number for this campaign is 420-06092015-0050.

16V175000Tires & WheelsMarch 29, 2016 · 577 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Puma recreational trailers, models T12RBC, T15UDC, T17QBC, and T18FBC, manufactured from January 1, 2013, through March 1, 2016. When the trailer hits a bump, the tire(s) may contact the floor or wheel well and result in tire damage.

Consequence

A damaged tire could deflate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit to add additional clearance to the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0607. Forest River's recall number for this campaign is 420-06092015-0050SA.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“THE CAMPERS ELECTRICAL WIRING IN THE BREAKER BOX HAS BURNT DUE TO FAULTY WIRING AND NOT TIGHTENING THE NEUTRAL WIRES. THESE FROM WHAT I CAN TELL HAPPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY SET FOR CAMPING USE. ALSO THE RADIO HAS YET TO OPERATE CORRECTLY THE OUTDOOR SPEAKERS CAN NOT BE SEPARATED FROM…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · October 16, 2016

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER PUMA CAMPER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V179000 (SUSPENSION, TIRES); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · March 10, 2016

2016 Forest River Puma — common questions

Is the 2016 Forest River Puma reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2016 Forest River Puma have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2016 Forest River Puma. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.