2021–2022 Forest River Puma Recall: Black wastewater-holding tank may be missing the ventilation pipe…
NHTSA campaign 21V784000 · Equipment · filed Oct 8, 2021 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Puma travel trailers. The black wastewater-holding tank may be missing the ventilation pipe, allowing methane gas to build up.
The risk
In the presence of an ignition source, a gas build up increases the risk of fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will properly vent the black wastewater-holding tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-0606. Forest River's number for this recall is 420-1425.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | Puma | 2021, 2022 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V784000 (manufacturer number 420-1425). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.