- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A loose wire can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2006 Forest River Puma Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2006 Forest River Puma with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 2024 for the charger low voltage battery. For comparison, the 2007 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Puma year, for its age
#433 most complained-about 2006 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2006 Forest River Puma problems
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2006 Forest River Puma recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2006 Forest River Puma
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 forest river puma rv. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2652. The contact noticed a yellow residue leaking from the refrigerator. The refrigerator stopped operating without warning and was taken to a local authorized service center. The technician refused to repair the refrigerator due to the hazardous conditions. The dometic customer center was notified of the failures and stated that the contact was responsible for the repair kit postage and labor; however, dometic...
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would reimburse her for the expenses. The reference number provided was 26228860. The contact stated that the recall remedy will not correct the issues addressed in nhtsa campaign id number 08e032000 (equipment). The refrigerator has not been repaired.
Forest River Puma: every year compared
All Puma years2006 Forest River Puma vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Forest River Puma | 1 | 1 | A | |
| 2006 Forest River Cardinal | 7 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2006 Forest River Cherokee | 5 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Forest River Lexington GT | 1 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2006 Forest River Forester | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2006 Forest River All American Sport RV | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2006 Forest River Puma
Does the 2006 Forest River Puma have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Forest River Puma: charger low voltage battery (June 2024). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Forest River Puma?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 2006 Forest River Puma had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 4, 2009 and the latest on March 4, 2009. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2006 Forest River Puma a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 77 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Forest River Puma year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Forest River Puma years have the most complaints?
2006 (1), 2008 (1), 2010 (1). See every Forest River Puma year compared.
What should I do if my 2006 Forest River Puma has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data