Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V799000 Reported December 18, 2020

Outdoor cooktop can be stowed away while on

Forest River, Inc. · Equipment · 15 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V799000
Manufacturer Campaign
425-1269
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
15
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 18, 2020
Completion Rate
33.33

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 20V799000 or campaign 425-1269.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V799000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V799000?

NHTSA recall 20V799000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on December 18, 2020. It addresses: Outdoor cooktop can be stowed away while on. The recall affects approximately 15 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V799000 or the manufacturer campaign number 425-1269. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.