FOREST RIVER PUMA 2021: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V799000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER PUMA 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-01-15 2020-12-18 2020-12-18

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 425-1269

Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 15

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2021 Puma travel trailers. The outdoor cooktop may be stowed away while the propane hose is still attached and the burner is on.

Consequence

If the cooktop is stowed away while the propane hose is attached and the burner is on, it will increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket to the drawer housing the outside cooktop preventing the drawer from being closed while the propane line is still attached, free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0606. Forest River's number for this recall is 425-1269.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.