Recall 24V619 covers 25 2024-2025 Forest River Puma travel trailers with a backward anti-siphon vent. Forest River dealers replace it free.
Forest River is recalling 25 2024-2025 Puma travel trailers because a backwards anti-siphon vent can let sewer gas enter the trailer. Sewer gas inside the trailer can increase injury risk for occupants; Forest River dealers will inspect and repair the vent free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The anti-siphon vent, also called a waterless P-Trap in this recall, is part of the black-water plumbing on 2024-2025 Forest River Puma travel trailers. Its job is to let the holding-tank plumbing breathe as waste water moves in or out, while keeping sewer gas on the plumbing side of the system instead of inside the living area.
On these trailers, the vent was installed backwards during manufacturing. In the wrong direction, it does not control airflow the way it was designed to. That installation error leaves a path for sewer gas to enter the trailer instead of being kept in the sewage system.
Before the condition is corrected, an owner can notice poor performance when filling or draining the holding tanks. Slow, uneven, or difficult tank flow is the warning sign tied to this recall.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2024 and 2025 Puma model years, with the same sewage/black plumbing component in both.
| 2025 Forest River Puma | Sewage/black |
|---|---|
| 2024 Forest River Puma | Sewage/black |
| Units affected | 25 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Sewer gas entering the Puma exposes occupants to fumes and increases the risk of injury. Poor filling or draining of the holding tanks is the warning sign to take seriously. Schedule the repair soon and limit use of the plumbing system until it is fixed. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2025 Forest River Puma is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free anti-siphon vent replacement that corrects the backwards vent installation and keeps sewer gas out of the trailer.
- Bring the owner letter if you received one. If not, reference recall number 24V619 when you call.
- Keep occupants out of the trailer if sewer gas is present until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician replaces the anti-siphon vent covered by the recall. The replacement parts and labor are free. Even if you paid for a related repair before the recall work, Forest River still wants the vehicle inspected or repaired so the correct parts and procedures are confirmed. For reimbursement, send the service invoice to Puma, attention warranty manager, for review. Refunds apply only to repairs within the scope of this defect.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 16, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 23, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| September 25, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| September 25, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 25, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V619?
Recall 24V619 covers 25 2024-2025 Forest River Puma PUT39DBT travel trailers with an anti-siphon vent installed backwards. Sewer gas can enter the vehicle and increase injury risk to occupants. Forest River dealers will replace the anti-siphon vent for free.
What should I do if my 2024-2025 Forest River Puma is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 24V619. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the anti-siphon vent replacement. Reference Forest River recall number 420-1832 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Forest River dealers will replace the anti-siphon vent free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for trailers included in recall 24V619.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is sewer gas entering the trailer cabin. Forest River says that can increase the risk of injury to occupants. The repair path is clear: a dealer replaces the backwards anti-siphon vent at no charge.
When did Forest River notify owners?
Forest River mailed owner notification letters on August 23, 2024. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether recall 24V619 applies, then call a Forest River dealer or Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0588.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V619000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-642-0588 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V619 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V619000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
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