2026 Forest River Puma recalls and problems

The 2026 Forest River Puma has 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is structure.

How the 2026 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 17 Puma model years — 17th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

1recalls

1complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Electrical System

Oct 22, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V704000 · 5,612 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2027 Cedar Creek, 2023-2027 FR3, 2023-2026 Palomino, 2024 Cardinal, Wildcat, Shasta Oasis, 2024-2026 Forest River Hardside, Palomino Real-Lite Camper, 2026 Puma Tracks, and Puma recreational vehicles and trailers, equipped with certain power seating assemblies. The power cord fuse may not provide adequate circuit protection.

Risk: In the event of a short circuit, inadequate protection increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the power cord, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 21, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-535-2748. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-2109.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Structure1

Suspension1

Unknown or other1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2026 vs. other Forest River Puma years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2026. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2026 Forest River Puma have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2026 Forest River Puma, the latest from Oct 22, 2026 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Forest River Puma?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention structure (1), suspension (1), unknown or other (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.