- 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
2008 Forest River Puma Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 Forest River Puma with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in June 2024 for the charger low voltage battery. For comparison, the 2007 has 0 and the 2009 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Puma year, for its age
#440 most complained-about 2008 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2008 Forest River Puma problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2008 Forest River Puma recalls 2
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
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A damaged tire could deflate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
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1 complaints about the 2008 Forest River Puma
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 forest river puma rv. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the frame became detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the frame would need to be straightened and cross braces would need to be added in areas that were missed when it was manufactured. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 2,000. The consumer stated the cross memeber between the axle broke.
Forest River Puma: every year compared
All Puma years2008 Forest River Puma vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Forest River Puma | 1 | 2 | C | |
| 2008 Forest River Georgetown | 5 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate | 5 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Forest River Salem | 3 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2008 Forest River Flagstaff | 2 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2008 Forest River Charleston | 2 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Forest River Berkshire | 2 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2008 Forest River Cardinal | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2008 Forest River Sabre | 1 | 0 | A | 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 2008 Forest River Puma
Does the 2008 Forest River Puma have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2008 Forest River Puma: charger low voltage battery (June 2024); suspension (March 2016). 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 2008 Forest River Puma?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 2008 Forest River Puma had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 22, 2013 and the latest on August 22, 2013. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2008 Forest River Puma a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 59 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2008 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