The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·22V184000·Announced 2022-03-25

2022 Forest River Puma Recreational Vehicles Griddle Fire Hazard Recall

Forest River is recalling 2022 Puma and Puma XLE fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles because the exterior microwave griddle can remain connected to propane when stowed, creating a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a fire hazard created by a propane-connected appliance that can remain active while stowed, presenting significant risk of property damage and injury. No deaths, injuries, or actual fires are reported in the source material, and the hazard is preventable through the remedy, placing this in the High category per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Palomino Puma and Puma XLE fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles.

The exterior micro kitchen griddle on these vehicles may be stowed while still connected to the propane line. A stowed griddle connected to propane increases the risk of a fire.

Owners of affected vehicles should stop using this feature until the remedy is applied. Dealers will install a bracket to prevent the griddle from being stowed when connected to the propane line, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 12, 2022.

To arrange the remedy, contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0588. For additional information, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or visit www.nhtsa.gov. Forest River's recall number is 51-1494.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER PUMA
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1,561

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • PUMA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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