On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with hickory springs "big easy triple steps," an improper engagement of the bottom step pivot arm with the formed stop edge of the middle step support bracket can result in the bottom step rotating to an unsafe...
2007-2007 · 1 model year
Puma Trailer Problems by year
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Puma Trailer across 1 model year, and it has 1 recall. The 2007 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the equipment & accessories, followed by the wheels & tires.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Trailer complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 1 | - |
Most common Trailer problems
Puma Trailer recalls 1
Latest Trailer complaints
My new 2007 lark carhauler enclosed trailer came with 4 towmaster st205/75d15, dot# 1nvt-5106, kt-7709-06 tires installed. After approx. 1500 Hwy miles, all the tires formed large bubbles throughout the side walls. The company ridgeline performance in douglas ga. Replaced the tires in good faith with the same tire. After approx. Another 1500 hwy speed miles, the tires did the same thing. This time the company refused to replace them stating I must have caused the problem. I believe this tire has serious defects...
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that will or has caused serious accidents. The trailer is rated 7000gvw. I was hauling a 69 jaguar xke. Tire pressure was 50 psi. Running 70 to 75 mph, tire temp was taken with a laser reader and found to be running at 195 degrees on a 89 degree day. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 forest river puma. The contact stated that the cold water side of the faucet in the sink and the shower turned counter-clockwise instead of clockwise. The dealer stated that the faucets were designed in that manner. The contact's son sustained a slight burn to his chest while showering. He thought he turned the cold water on; however, he actually turned it off. Updated 12/12/2007 *bf
Questions about the Puma Trailer
Which Puma Trailer years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2007 (2). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2007 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Puma Trailer problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the equipment & accessories (1), wheels & tires (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Puma Trailer have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Puma Trailer model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data