Is the Forest River Wildwood reliable?

The ForCar Reliability Score for the Forest River Wildwood is 4.0/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.

How much ground clearance does the Forest River Wildwood have?

Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain; AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Check the specific trim or decode the VIN.

Forest River Wildwood Recalls, Specs & VIN Decoder

Quick answer

The Forest River Wildwood spans 1997–2026 with 123 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 4.0/5 ForCar reliability score. The years to approach with caution are 2018, 2021, 2001 (most owner complaints); the cleanest are 1997, 1998, 1999. It delivers competitive fuel economy and NHTSA-rated safety.

1997–2026

Years

123

Recalls

—

Top MPG

—★

NHTSA

109

Complaints

4.0/5

★★★★★★★★★★

ForCar Reliability Score

Our editorial rating · 30 model years

Safety (NHTSA)3.5

Recall record3.6

Complaint severity4.5

How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.

Overview

The Forest River Wildwood is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 1997 to 2026 across multiple generations.

VIN

Decode or check a Forest River Wildwood by VIN

Enter a 17-digit VIN to decode this Forest River Wildwood — trim, engine, plant and full specs — and instantly pull its open recalls, safety ratings and original window sticker.

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How to read a Forest River Wildwood VIN — every digit explained

Every Forest River Wildwood carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.

1–3 · WMI4T1

4–8 · VDSBF1FK

9 · Check5

10 · YearH

11 · PlantU

12–17 · Serial123456

WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. 4T1 = Toyota, built in the USA.
VDS (4–8) — model line, body style, engine & restraint system.
Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
Model year (10) — the year it was built. H = 2017.
Plant (11) — which factory assembled this Wildwood.
Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.

Model-year code (10th digit)

The 10th character is the model year. It cycles through letters and numbers, skipping I, O, Q, U, Z and 0 to avoid confusion:

H2017 J2018 K2019 L2020 M2021 N2022 P2023 R2024 S2025 T2026

Where to find your Wildwood VIN

Dashboard — driver's side, visible through the windshield from outside.
Driver's door jamb — on the manufacturer sticker when you open the door.
Paperwork — vehicle registration, title and insurance card.
Engine bay & frame — stamped on the firewall or chassis on many models.

How many recalls does the Forest River Wildwood have?

The Forest River Wildwood has 123 recorded NHTSA recalls across 1997–2026. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.

2026 Forest River Wildwood recalls 5

Equipment:electrical26V352000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Wildwood, Salem and 2026 Stealth EVO travel trailers. The fireplace outlet may have the incorrect wiring.

Risk. The incorrect wiring may not make adequate contact, increasing the amperage and risk of a fire.

Fix. Dealers will replace the wiring and outlet, free of charge. Owner notification letter are expected to be mailed July 8, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410.

Electrical System:wiring25V682000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Forest River Aurora, Coachmen Catalina, 2026 Coachmen Viking, Coachmen Clipper, 2016-2026 Wildwood, and Salem recreational trailers. The distribution panel wire may be connected to the battery without over current protection.

Risk. Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix. Dealers will relocate the distribution panel wire to the correct side of the breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 205-1987.

Equipment:appliance:oven/stove/cooktop25V708000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Wildwood and Salem travel trailers. The exterior griddle may be stowed while still connected to LP gas line.

Risk. A griddle stowed while the gas is still in use can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix. Dealers will inspect and install a locking mechanism as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles are still in manufacturer control so no owner letters are needed. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-1992.

Equipment:other:labels25V707000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Stealth EVO, RPOD, 2025-2026 Wildwood, and Salem recreational trailers. The tire information label may list the incorrect tire inflation information.

Risk. A tire can be overinflated after referencing the incorrect information, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will replace the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2025. Owners of Salem, Wildwood, and Stealth EVO may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Owner of RPOD may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1991.

Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit:latching/release System25V425000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Wildwood and Salem travel trailer recreational trailers. The exterior transit latch on the rear patio door cannot be unlocked from inside the vehicle.

Risk. A door that remains locked can prevent or delay occupants from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix. Dealers will remove the exterior transit latch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1945.

2025 Forest River Wildwood recalls 8

Equipment:electrical26V352000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Wildwood, Salem and 2026 Stealth EVO travel trailers. The fireplace outlet may have the incorrect wiring.

Risk. The incorrect wiring may not make adequate contact, increasing the amperage and risk of a fire.

Electrical System:wiring25V682000

Risk. Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Equipment:other:labels25V707000

Risk. A tire can be overinflated after referencing the incorrect information, increasing the risk of a crash.

Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit:latching/release System25V425000

Risk. A door that remains locked can prevent or delay occupants from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

Latches/locks/linkages25V364000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Salem and Wildwood travel trailers. The side entry gate latch may become unlocked, allowing the strut to open the gate during transit.

Risk. An open gate can striking other road users and increases the risk of injury.

Fix. Dealers will install a warning label and tethered pin and remove the strut, free of chare. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2025. Owner may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1935.

Structure:body:step/ladder25V245000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Coachmen Catalina, Forest River Aurora, Cascade, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Sandpiper, Sierra, 2025 Campsite Reserve, Impression, Pause, Puma, Sabre, Salem, Vengeance, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers, equipped with a removable step assembly. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach.

Risk. Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.

Fix. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the clip-on bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact customer service at Aurora & Catalina (1-574-825-4995), Campsite Reserve, Cascade, Cherokee, Sabre, Vengeance (1-260-499-2100), Cedar Creek (1-260-593-4000), Impression (1-574-327-2716), Pause (1-574-327-2681), Puma (1-574-642-0588), Sierra & Sandpiper (1-574-534-4574), and Salem & Wildwood (1-574-534-3167). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1915.

Structure:frame And Members24V629000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Salem SBF325RL, and Wildwood WBF325RL travel trailers. The tires may contact chassis components, causing the tires to fail.

Risk. Tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will install a riser kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1833.

Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit24V490000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Salem, and Wildwood travel trailers. The affected vehicles may not have a secondary emergency exit installed.

Risk. In the event of an emergency, passengers may not be able to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix. Dealers will install an emergency exit window, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-1805.

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Equipment:electrical26V352000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Wildwood, Salem and 2026 Stealth EVO travel trailers. The fireplace outlet may have the incorrect wiring.

Risk. The incorrect wiring may not make adequate contact, increasing the amperage and risk of a fire.

Electrical System:wiring25V682000

Risk. Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Tires24V628000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Forest River Salem, and Wildwood travel trailers. The tire may contact the outrigger, causing the tire to fail.

Risk. Tire failure can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will replace and relocate the outriggers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-1831.

Structure:frame And Members24V629000

Risk. Tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Equipment:other:labels24V530000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Forest River Salem, Wildwood, and Stealth EVO travel trailers. The Federal Placard may state an incorrect rim size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk. An incorrect rim size on the label may result in the wrong wheels being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will install new Federal Placards, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact customer service at 1-503-831-5413. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1808.

Trailer Hitches24V531000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Salem, Puma, Wildwood, and 2025 Cherokee travel trailers equipped with certain Pacific Rim brand couplers. The couplers have an incorrect load rating of 14,000 pounds and may be overloaded, causing the hitch to fail.

Risk. Hitch failure increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix. Dealers will inspect the date code of the hitch coupler and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at Salem & Wildwood (574) 534-3167, Puma (574) 642-0588 or Cherokee (260) 499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1803.

Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit24V490000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Salem, and Wildwood travel trailers. The affected vehicles may not have a secondary emergency exit installed.

Risk. In the event of an emergency, passengers may not be able to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Suspension:multiple Axle24V388000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Forest River Rainier, Stealth Evo, Salem, Vibe, and Wildwood travel trailers. The tire may contact the vehicle body due to insufficient clearance, which can cause tire damage.

Risk. A damaged tire can fail and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will install taller shackles and equalizers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1789.

Equipment:other:labels24V066000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheel travel trailers. The Federal Placard may have incorrect tire size information. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."

Risk. Incorrect tire size information could result in the wrong tires being installed on the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will mail new federal placards, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1731.

Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit23V658000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheels. These vehicles may be missing a secondary emergency exit.

Risk. A missing emergency exit window could prevent or delay the occupants from exiting in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix. Dealers will install an emergency exit window, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1683.

2023 Forest River Wildwood recalls 6

Electrical System:wiring25V682000

Risk. Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Equipment:other:labels24V066000

Risk. Incorrect tire size information could result in the wrong tires being installed on the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:furnace23V359000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Salem, and Wildwood Travel Trailers. The brass fitting connected to the furnace pipe may have been manufactured without thread sealant.

Risk. Missing thread sealant can cause a propane gas leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix. Dealers will inspect the brass elbow and apply thread sealant as necessary, free of charge. All affected trailers are still within dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1642.

Service Brakes23V288000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Salem and Wildwood travel trailers. The brakes may be incorrectly wired, which can result in a loss of brake function.

Risk. A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will rewire the brakes, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 27-1632.

Equipment:appliance:refrigerator22V920000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Salem, Stealth EVO, and Wildwood travel trailers. The 8-gauge wire connected to the 12-Volt refrigerator may not have over-current protection, which can cause the wire to melt.

Risk. Melted wiring can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix. Dealers will install a 20-AMP mini-breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5413. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1580.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer22V556000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

Risk. An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Fix. Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 22V-486.

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Electrical System:wiring25V682000

Risk. Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:plumbing:potable Water:storage Tank22V729000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Salem, Wildwood, and Ozark travel trailers. The fresh water tank may dislodge from the vehicle and fall to the ground when full or overfilled.

Risk. A tank falling to the ground while in transit can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will inspect the fresh water tank for straps. and install straps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2022. Owners may contact at Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-1559.

Structure:body22V562000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheel travel trailers. The awning rail may not be attached to a backer in the sidewall, which can allow the awning to detach while the vehicle is in motion.

Risk. An awning that detaches increases the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will inspect for backers and reattach the awning if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1538.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer22V556000

Risk. An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer22V486000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Ozark, Tracer, Sanibel, East to West Della Terra, Silverlake, Forest River Cherokee, Flagstaff, IBEX, RPod, Rockwood, Salem, Sierra, Sandpiper, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

Risk. An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Fix. Forest River will replace the awnings, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at the following numbers: 1-574-862-1025 (Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, and Ozark), 1-574-264-6664 (East to West Della Terra and Silver Lake ), 1-260-499-2100 (Cherokee), 1-574-642-8943 (Rockwood and Flagstaff), 1-574- 642-3119 Option 2 (IBEX & RPOD), 1-574-534-3167 (Salem & Wildwood), 1-574-534-4574 (Sierra & Sandpiper). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall 22V-556.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings22V243000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

Risk. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix. Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.

Equipment:other:labels21V745000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheel trailers. The Federal Placard lists a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) that exceeds the load carrying capacity of the pin box, which could result in an overloaded pin box.

Risk. An overloaded pin box can fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will mail owners a new Federal Placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1423.

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Electrical System:wiring25V682000

Risk. Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:plumbing:potable Water:storage Tank22V729000

Risk. A tank falling to the ground while in transit can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Structure:body22V562000

Risk. An awning that detaches increases the risk of a crash.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings22V243000

Risk. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Exterior Lighting21V443000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Salem Fifth Wheel, Salem Travel Trailer, Wildwood Fifth Wheel, and Wildwood Travel Trailer vehicles. The red and amber clearance lamps do not reflect enough light. As such these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

Risk. Less reflective clearance lamps can affect how other drivers judge the length of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will add reflex stickers to both the amber and red clearance lamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1359.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:furnace20V589000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The flame on the cooktop may become inverted, due to the cooktop not being isolated from the furnace return air.

Risk. An inverted flame can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will add sealant to the gaps in the paneling that are allowing the return air from the furnace to cause the inverted flame, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-1232.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer21V621000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Salem, Wildwood and 2020-2021 Stealth EVO travel trailers. The fresh water tank may not be properly secured to the vehicle's frame.

Risk. A fresh water tank that detaches from the frame could increase the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will properly secure the holding tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1400.

Trailer Hitches20V563000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Wildwood, Salem, and 2020 Sonoma travel trailers. The break-away safety switch may not be wired to constant power, which can cause the trailer brakes to not activate in the event of a trailer separation from the tow vehicle.

Risk. If the brakes of the trailer do not engage, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2020. Owners may contact Forest customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 67A-1230.

Equipment20V482000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Salem and Wildwood motorhomes. The fresh water tank may not be properly secured to the vehicle's frame.

Risk. A fresh water tank that detaches from the frame could increase the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the holding tank, free of charge. This recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1219.

Equipment:other:labels21V745000

Risk. An overloaded pin box can fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Electrical System:wiring25V682000

Risk. Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems20V727000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Chaparral and Shasta, 2019-2020 Coachmen Concord and Orion, 2020-2021 Coachmen Cross Trek and Forest River Berkshire, 2019-2021 Coachmen Freelander, Leprechaun and Prism, 2020 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit and Sportscoach, Dynamax Force, DX3, Dynaquest XL and Isata and Forest River Wildwood and 2008 and 2020 Forest River Salem vehicles equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.

Risk. A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995, or Dometic customer service at 1-574-293-0681. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1259.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer21V621000

Risk. A fresh water tank that detaches from the frame could increase the risk of a crash.

Trailer Hitches20V563000

Risk. If the brakes of the trailer do not engage, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Equipment19V754000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 EVO, Salem and Wildwood travel trailers. The trailer cooktops were installed with a rubber liquid propane (LP) gas line instead of a copper one.

Risk. The rubber hose may melt, allowing gas to enter the vehicle, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix. Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rubber LP gas line with a copper gas line, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 67A-1107.

Service Brakes, Electric20V049000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Freedom Express, Salem, Stealth EVO, Vibe, Wildcat Maxx, and Wildwood recreational trailers. The emergency break-away switch may fail.

Risk. In the event of trailer separation from the tow vehicle, a failed break-away switch will not apply the trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the break-away switch, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410 or 1-574-825-8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1129.

Equipment20V482000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Salem and Wildwood motorhomes. The fresh water tank may not be properly secured to the vehicle's frame.

Risk. A fresh water tank that detaches from the frame could increase the risk of a crash.

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Electrical System:wiring25V682000

Risk. Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Equipment:other:labels19V079000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Wildwood recreational trailers. The Federal Placard indicates an incorrect front tire pressure of 110 PSI. The correct PSI of the front, rear and spare tires is 80 PSI. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire selection and Rims." Additionally, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Risk. Overinflating a tire may result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River has notified owners, and supplied a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-6127, extension 10917. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-0949.

Electrical System:wiring18V428000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Wildwood and Salem recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may have been improperly wired such that it is not connected to a constant power source, thereby possibly preventing the trailer brakes from automatically applying if the trailer were to separate from the tow vehicle.

Risk. If the trailer does not brake when it becomes detached from the tow vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-0764.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer21V621000

Risk. A fresh water tank that detaches from the frame could increase the risk of a crash.

Trailer Hitches20V563000

Risk. If the brakes of the trailer do not engage, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Exterior Lighting18V856000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The clearance lights on these vehicles may not work due to being incorrectly wired. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk. Inoperative clearance lights can reduce the trailers visibility to others, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will correct the clearance light wiring, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-6127. Forest River's number for this recall is 63-0921.

Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly18V386000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. These vehicles are equipped with an axle equalizer that can allow the axle to contact the chassis.

Risk. If the axle contacts the chassis, it could result in axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the axle equalizer kit with a taller equalizer kit, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-0753.

Equipment20V482000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Salem and Wildwood motorhomes. The fresh water tank may not be properly secured to the vehicle's frame.

Risk. A fresh water tank that detaches from the frame could increase the risk of a crash.

Electrical System:wiring18V933000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The power cord hatch is located above the water heater exhaust, possibly resulting in the cord or the hatch melting.

Risk. A melted cord may result in bare wiring, increasing the risk of fire.

Fix. Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will secure the power cord away from the water heater exhaust, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-534-6127. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-0929.

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery18V550000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, and Rainier recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery causing the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.

Risk. If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to reroute the wiring, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22/30-0824.

Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly18V624000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Catalina and Apex travel trailers and Forest River Shasta, Wildwood, Salem, Vibe, Sierra, Sandpiper, XLR and Prime Time travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.

Risk. The missing bearing race may cause premature hub bearing failure, possibly resulting in a separation of the hub from the axle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2018. For customer service, Catalina owners may contact Coachmen at 1-574-825-8657, Apex owners should call 1-574-358-0401, Shasta owners: 1-574-825-8717, Wildwood and Salem owners: 1-574-534-3167, Vibe owners: 1-574-296-2084, Sierra and Sandpiper owners: 1-574-534-4574, XLR owners: 1-574-642-0432, Prime Time owners: 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0851.

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Electrical System:wiring25V682000

Risk. Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Equipment:other:labels17V484000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The Federal Placards on these vehicles may state an incorrect weight of the trailer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Risk. An incorrect weight on the label may affect how the operator loads the vehicle, impacting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard with correct weight and cargo carrying capacity, free of charge. The recall began August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 63-07312017-0485.

Equipment:other:labels17V790000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The Federal Placard on these vehicles incorrectly states that the trailers are equipped with ST215/75R15 Load Range D tires, however, the installed tires are size ST205/75R15 Load Range D. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Risk. If the incorrect label causes the operator to install tires of the wrong size, vehicle handling may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners and provide corrected Federal Placards, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-848-1335. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-0595.

Equipment17V756000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.

Tires17V282000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Salem, Wildwood, XLR, Sanibel, Wildcat, Vengeance, Chaparral Lite and Columbus recreational trailers. The Federal Placard may inaccurately list the tire and rim combinations that are installed on the trailers. Additionally, the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and 49 CFR part 567, "Certification."

Risk. The incorrect information may cause the operator to install an incorrect replacement rim or tire, overinflate the tire, or overload the vehicle, all scenarios that may increase the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-04242017-0393.

Trailer Hitches20V563000

Risk. If the brakes of the trailer do not engage, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer18V436000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forest River Wildwood, and 2016-2019 Forest River Salem recreational trailers. The outside auxiliary shower faucet cover may cover the water heater exhaust panel when opened.

Risk. The covered water heater exhaust panel could increase the risk of injury.

Fix. Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install a replacement outside shower, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-0762.

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery18V550000

Risk. If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

2017 Forest River Wildwood recalls 9

Electrical System:wiring25V682000

Risk. Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Equipment17V756000

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Equipment:other:labels16V787000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Salem recreational trailers, model SMT186RB, manufactured October 13, 2016 through October 21, 2016 and model year 2017 Wildwood recreational trailers, model WDT186RB, manufactured October 7, 2016, through October 21, 2016. The Federal Placard Label and the VIN incorrectly states that the vehicle has two axles, while the vehicle is only equipped with one axle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Risk. If the owner follows the information on the Federal Placard Label, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Certificate of Origin, Federal Placard and VIN plate for each trailer, free of charge. The recall began on November 22, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-1251. Forest River's number for this recall is 6-10252016-0262.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems17V118000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Wildwood recreational trailers, model WDT197BH and Salem recreational trailers, model SMT197BH. The lower sidewall vent for the refrigerator was improperly installed, allowing propane gas to enter the vehicle.

Risk. A propane leak into the interior of the vehicle in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire or explosion.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new vent into the vehicle floor, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-260-593-4001. Forest River's number for the recall is 72-02162017-0329.

Equipment:other:labels17V218000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Salem and Wildwood recreational vehicles. The Federal Placard on these vehicles incorrectly lists the Gross Axle Weight Rating capacity (GAWR) being 5,080 lbs, when the axles actually have a capacity of 4,400 lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Risk. The incorrect GAWR may result in the vehicle being overloaded, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new Federal Placard with the correct GAWR, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 27-03292017-0362.

Tires16V673000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers manufactured August 9, 2016, to September 6, 2016. The Federal Placard on the affected vehicles incorrectly lists the tire and rim combination. The placard states ST225/75R15 Load Range C tires with an inflation pressure of 50PSI and a rim size of 15X6.0JJ, however, the trailer is equipped with ST225/75R15 Load Range D tires that have an inflation pressure of 65PSI, installed on 15X6.0JJ rims. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk. The incorrect tire information on the Federal Label may result in the operator under-inflating the tires. An underinflated tire may cause sudden tire failure, or poor handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on October 27, 2016. Salem owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-1251. Wildwood owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-533-2165. Forest River's number for this recall is 27-09082016-0243.

Tires17V282000

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer18V436000

Risk. The covered water heater exhaust panel could increase the risk of injury.

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery18V550000

Risk. If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

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Electrical System:wiring25V682000

Risk. Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly15V231000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Amera-Lite ATTX and WATTX, Forest River Cherokee, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Cherokee Wolf Pup, Salem, Salem Laminated, Salem Limited Edition, Vengeance, Wildwood, Wildwood Laminated, and Wildwood Limited Edition, Cargo Mate Blazer, E Series, E Series Wedge, Eliminator, and Qualifier, Continental Cargo Auto Master, Elite Series, Tailwind and Value Hauler, Coachmen Catalina and Freedom Express, Palomino Puma and US Cargo Patriot X, Phantom, Trail & Sport and Trail Master trailers manufactured March 1, 2015, to March 31, 2015. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.

Risk. If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-453-6064. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-03312015-0025.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer15V831000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, and Wildwood recreational trailers. The affected vehicles were mistakenly not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector to warn occupants of elevated levels of carbon monoxide.

Risk. If occupants are not warned elevated carbon monoxide levels, they are at an increased risk of injury.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the existing Liquid Propane (L.P.) Detector and install a combination L.P./carbon monoxide detector, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777, extension 53. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-12072015-0119.

Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly15V359000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Wildwood, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Wildcat Maxx, Vibe, R-Pod, and Surveyor trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.

Risk. If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05142015-0037.

Equipment17V756000

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer18V436000

Risk. The covered water heater exhaust panel could increase the risk of injury.

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery18V550000

Risk. If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

2015 Forest River Wildwood recalls 6

Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger/bracket14V689000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Salem 8X16FK, 8X18RB, 8X20RD, 8X20RC, 8X20SV, 8X21RV, 8X22RDV, and 8X22RHV, and 2015 Wildwood 8X16FK, 8X18RB, 8X20RD, 8X20RC, 8X20SV, 8X21RV, 8X22RDV, and 8X22RHV ice house fishing cabin trailers manufactured September 22, 2014, to October 23, 2014. The affected trailers may have been built with frame spring hangers that may be brittle and susceptible to fracturing.

Risk. A spring hanger that fractures may result in a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River has notified the dealers that have the affected trailers quarantined. Dealers will install a spring hanger reinforcement kit, free of charge. The recall began in late October 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383. Forest River's number for this recall is 6-102914.

Equipment:other:labels14V625000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Salem and Wildwood T174BH recreational vehicles manufactured September 18, 2013, to August 29, 2014. The affected vehicles may have an incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the certification and tire information labels. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Part 567, "Certification."

Risk. If the trailer is loaded to the specifications listed on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and will provide corrected labels to the owners, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383. Forest River's number for this recall is 2014-PLT6.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer14V712000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Salem Ice Cabin trailers manufactured October 10, 2014, to October 28, 2014, and certain model year 2015 Wildwood Ice Cabin trailers manufactured October 10, 2014, to October 22, 2014. Due to insufficient thickness, the Lippert Components-brand draw bar of the affected trailers may break.

Risk. If the draw bar breaks, the front of the trailer may fall or the trailer may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River has notified the dealers who have the affected trailers quarantined on their lots. Lippert Components personnel will reinforce the draw tube, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383. Forest River's number for this recall is 06-11032014.

Equipment:other:labels15V645000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Salem recreational trailers manufactured June 2, 2015, to October 6, 2015 and 2015 Wildwood recreational trailers manufactured June 3, 2015, to October 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the tire and wheel placard incorrectly states the wheel rim and tire size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Risk. If the incorrect tire and rim is installed, there may be instability of the vehicle when towing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected tire placard, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-453-6064. Forest River's recall number is 19-10082015-0093.

Equipment17V756000

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery18V550000

Risk. If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

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Equipment13V203000

What's wrong. Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Risk. If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Equipment:other:labels14V625000

Risk. If the trailer is loaded to the specifications listed on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Equipment17V756000

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery18V550000

Risk. If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

2013 Forest River Wildwood recalls 2

Equipment13V203000

Equipment17V756000

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

2012 Forest River Wildwood recalls 1

Equipment17V756000

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

2011 Forest River Wildwood recalls 2

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:water Heater10V281000

What's wrong. Forest river is recalling certain model year 2011 salem and wildwood travel and fifth wheel trailers manufactured from october 2009 through june 11, 2010. The temperature control mechanism of the water heater may have been damaged during installation in the unit. As a result, the burner may flame up out of control when lit.

Risk. The excess flame outside of the burner chamber can result in a fire in the rv trailer.

Fix. Dealers will repair or replace the water heater free of charge. The safety recall began on june 15, 2010. Owners may contact forest river at 574-534-6913.

Equipment17V756000

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

2010 Forest River Wildwood recalls 1

Equipment17V756000

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

2009 Forest River Wildwood recalls 1

Equipment17V756000

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

2008 Forest River Wildwood recalls 2

Equipment:other:labels07V487000

What's wrong. Certain travel trailers fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the label located on the lower roadside front of the unit contains an improper listing of the tire and rim.

Risk. There may be confusion as to the proper replacement tire if it is necessary.

Fix. Dealers will mail the corrected federal compliance tag and tire load information to the dealers or retail customers. They can be placed over the incorrect label after cleaning the surface with alcohol. Customers will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The recall began on october 1, 2007. Owners may contact forest river at 574-534-3167.

Equipment17V756000

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

2007 Forest River Wildwood recalls 1

Equipment17V756000

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

2006 Forest River Wildwood recalls 2

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer08V346000

What's wrong. Forest river is recalling certain my 2003-2006 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Risk. If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

Fix. Forest river is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600.

Equipment17V756000

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

2005 Forest River Wildwood recalls 2

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer08V346000

Risk. If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

Equipment17V756000

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

2004 Forest River Wildwood recalls 2

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer08V346000

Risk. If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

Equipment17V756000

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

2003 Forest River Wildwood recalls 3

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer07V085000

What's wrong. Certain recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Risk. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Fix. Forest river will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600,

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer08V346000

Risk. If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

Equipment17V756000

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

2002 Forest River Wildwood recalls 1

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer07V085000

Risk. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

2001 Forest River Wildwood recalls 1

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer07V085000

Risk. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

2000 Forest River Wildwood recalls 1

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer07V085000

Risk. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

1999 Forest River Wildwood recalls 1

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer07V085000

Risk. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

1998 Forest River Wildwood recalls 1

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer07V085000

Risk. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

1997 Forest River Wildwood recalls 1

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer07V085000

Risk. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Best and worst years for the Forest River Wildwood

Based on NHTSA owner-complaint volume across 30 tracked years, the worst years are 2018, 2021, 2001 and the best (fewest complaints) are 1997, 1998, 1999.

ForCar aggregate — our own analysis of complaint volume, not published by NHTSA.

Year	Owner complaints	Top issue	Verdict
1997 Wildwood	0	—	Best
1998 Wildwood	0	—	Best
1999 Wildwood	0	—	Best
2000 Wildwood	4	Tires	Average
2001 Wildwood	10	Structure	Avoid
2002 Wildwood	5	Tires	Average
2003 Wildwood	2	Equipment	Average
2004 Wildwood	3	Equipment	Average
2005 Wildwood	1	—	Average
2006 Wildwood	2	Equipment	Average
2007 Wildwood	0	—	Average
2008 Wildwood	7	Tires	Average
2009 Wildwood	0	—	Average
2010 Wildwood	0	—	Average
2011 Wildwood	4	Tires	Average
2012 Wildwood	3	Tires	Average
2013 Wildwood	5	Suspension	Average
2014 Wildwood	8	Wheels	Average
2015 Wildwood	4	Structure	Average
2016 Wildwood	5	Structure	Average
2017 Wildwood	5	Equipment	Average
2018 Wildwood	11	Tires	Avoid
2019 Wildwood	5	Tires	Average
2020 Wildwood	3	Tires	Average
2021 Wildwood	10	Tires	Avoid
2022 Wildwood	9	Structure	Average
2023 Wildwood	3	Suspension	Average
2024 Wildwood	0	—	Average
2025 Wildwood	0	—	Average
2026 Wildwood	0	—	Average

What are the most common Forest River Wildwood problems?

The most-reported Forest River Wildwood problems are Tires (36 reports), Wheels (8 reports) and Gasoline (1 reports) — out of 109 owner complaints NHTSA holds for the model. Here's how they break down:

involved a crash

involved a fire

injuries reported

deaths reported

Most-reported components — tap a category to read what owners actually experienced:

Tires 33% 36 Read

2023 Wildwood

Brand new trailer. Picked up in October and put it in storage. Visited trailer for spring prep and noticed sidewall of tire split from rim to the treads. Only highway miles from dealer to storage lot. No deformations on any tire when we parked the trailer for the winter. Castle Rock st235/80/16r Manufacture date 1622 All 4 tires have dates of 1622 & 1722

2022 Wildwood

While driving on i95 going on a trip we blew not only this complaint of the pass side that was on the pa turnpike we blew the drivers side rear first and then hours later the drivers side front tire. Each time it appears that the side wall and treads caused the blow out.

2021 Wildwood

Castl rock radial st226 235/80r16. While travel at 65 mph the tire tread on the front axle of my camper came apart and whipped around. This whipping caused multiple puncture holes in the rear tire causing the rear tire to go flat. This caused damgage to the skirt of the camper and a drain valve. The tires were purchased with the camper which i bought new in may of 2021 and have approximately 4500 miles on the tires. The tires are checked monthy and are always inflated to 80 psi cold. There were no warning signs and fortunately the tire that lost the tread stayed inflated so i could safely get to the shoulder to evaluate the damage. I then idled to the next exit to unhook the trailer so i could change the flat tire and then slowly proceed to the repair shop. All four tires are available for inspection by you. The one that failed, the one that was puncuted and the two on the passenger whcih are intact. As a precaustion i am replacing all four tires. I have read on multiple forums of multiple incidents with these tires for similiar issues and these tires should be recalled. For safety reasons. I have reached out to forest river and they state in a meial there have not been an issues and i will contact the tire manufacture in regrads to this. I urge you to take all four tires and do a complete evaluation to determine what caused this failure as there have neen similiar incidents.

2021 Wildwood

Tire exploded while driving, causing loss of control. Spare tire replaced and also did the same thing. Tires had under 5,000 miles on them, tire pressures checked before trip, and tires have been stored indoors. Many people online are having the same issue with these particular tires.

2021 Wildwood

The tire blew out. We noticed it as we were merging onto I65. It could have happened before then. As we have a tandem axel trailer, it was not catastrophic. We have owned the trailer/tires for 13-14 months and have put around 5000 miles on them via monthly trips. I still have the tire and rim. It could have caused a wreck. “No” to all other questions.

2021 Wildwood

The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Wildwood Travel Trailer equipped with Castle Rock tires, Tire Line: ST226 Radial, Tire Size: 205/75/R14, DOT Number: JUJTYMT2920. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side rear tire had tread separation. The contact was able to pull over and replace the driver's side rear tire with the spare tire. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,800.

2020 Wildwood

Tire size 205/75/r14 on a 2020 Forest River Wildwood single axel camper. Today was the second time one of these tires failed. The first time was early November of 2024, we were traveling in I69 in Indiana at around 65mph when the drivers side tire rapidly deflated and came apart. Today, we were traveling around 70mph on I70 in Indiana when I heard an explosion type sound and looked in my mirror to see tread flying in the air. During the first time, damage to the camper was minimal. Today bent metal and damaged the leveler, likely beyond repair. The tire that blew today was the spare tire that was put on in November. This was the first time that tire had been mounted and it had less than 500 miles on it. It spent its entire life with a tire cover on it so it was not damaged by the elements. I checked pressure prior to leaving today ensured it was inflated to the suggested 65psi. The tanks were all empty and we were not hauling any excess cargo weight.

2019 Wildwood

Within the last week, the tire on my camper exploded. It has been sitting winterized since last fall and hasn’t moved. I checked the other three tires and they were all right at 60 psi. I have pictures of the belts coming out of the tire I do not at all feel this is normal for a tire to blow out, sitting still. Upon looking online I also signed a petition for a recall. It seems these tires have a significant blowout problem.

2018 Wildwood

ST225/75R15 4 of 4 tires experienced blow-outs. Tires pressures were normal and monitored by a tire pressure monitoring system. Tread depth was very near full tread depth. All tires blew within 1000 miles of each other. Trailer was bought used. Mileage on tires at failure is believed to be about 2000.0 miles. Photos of 3 of the tires is provided.

2018 Wildwood

ST205/75/R14 last year our spare blew out while attached to the bumper, the spare tire had never been used. Yesterday, while driving on the turnpike at 75 mph the driver side front tire on our tandem axl blew out. We were able to make it to a safe spot to change the tire with our replacement spare. The blow out tire was extremely hot compared to the other tires on the trailer.

Structure 22% 24 Read

2017 Wildwood

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 forest river wildwood recreational vehicle. The contact stated that during cold weather conditions, the pipes from the bathroom froze. As a result, the sink and shower pipes busted when they unfroze causing water to flood the entire bathroom. Due to the failure, there was mold in the bathroom. The recreational vehicle was then towed to a certified forest river dealer (address unknown) where it was pending repairs however the contact was informed that the mold in the bathroom and underbelly of the recreational vehicle would not be removed. In addition, the contact's son required medical attention due to the mold effecting his health. The recreational vehicle was repaired but the contact no longer felt safe driving the recreational vehicle due to mold still being present. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

2022 Wildwood

Forest river put large plastic panels for the underbelly on my 2022 wildwood 29vbud.Two of the panels have come lose and were hanging down dragging on ground and a third came off with a 1x1 piece of wood.I don't know where the panel and piece of wood came off at.

2022 Wildwood

*The large coroplast panels that line the underbelly detach and fall off while driving. These panels are very large (about 4 x 6). * These panels came off while we were towing it on the interstate and mountainous roads. They could potentially cause an accident. * The camper is set to be inspected Nov. 16th to assess why they are falling off and to order replacement panels (They are necessary to protect the wires and lines underneath from wildlife and weather and therefore will have to be replaced.) * These are just coroplast panels that are screwed in. We did not know they had come off until we reached our destination and saw some remaining panels were hanging. These were resecured with duct tape. The 2 pictures attached are from our camper. They show what the panels look like, how they are attached, and an area where some are missing.

2022 Wildwood

The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Wildwood. The contact stated that while driving the RV at an undisclosed speed, another motorist notified her of an issue with the RV. After stopping to inspect the RV, it was discovered that the underbelly of the RV had loosened and was dragging along the road surface. The underbelly was temporally reattached to the subframe. The contact stated that later while driving, the exterior roof lining of the RV became unsecured, detached, and flew up in the air. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 100.

2021 Wildwood

In the mid summer of 2021 I purchased a 2021 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD TRIM LEVEL 178BHSK VIN # [XXX] for a considerable amount of money., I have had nothing but problems with this trailer and now the water leak ( for a second time on a second location) has damaged the integrity of the floor structure. With mold growing, a trailer I can NEVER level and wobbles terribly and many problems. I want this trailer to be bought back. I would like to know what I need to do to have someone consider these issues as I have children and refuse to camp in a trailer with Mold , spongy floors from damage and a door that never closes no matter how flat the ground is. I would like a response as currently my trailer is in the 1000 islands RV Gan shop yet again. I have every warranty and protection on this unit and want it gone.im very upset. Please let me know how I can start this process. I have already contact the better business bureau and explained my concerns at the dealer level to management. I LIVE IN CANADA and it wont allow me to put in my proper address.. your website is difficult to navigate and nothing available for Canadian support??? INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

2018 Wildwood

I was towing our 2018 Forest River Wildwood 370BL down I 10 coming into Tucson AZ on our way back to Alabama from California when we were approx 20 miles away from our overnight stop in Tucson. I notice that the camper was moving up and down with the bumps and dips and even made contact with the top of my bed on the passenger side causing damage. After attempts to find a mobile RV repair facility that would look at it failed, I called the Lippert, the company listed on the fifth wheel pin box. After removing the exterior panels at their direction It was obvious that there was major damage to the welds themselves on the frame. Speaking to Lippert reps, they agreed over the phone that this was a failure in the frame. The flex caused by these breaks also caused major structural damage to the exterior walls, slides, floor, interior walls, seals, gutters, and roof. As of now my AC condensation is now dripping down through the walls because of a separation of the exterior wall near the roof line and gutter. This could have been a life altering event to my family and those around us on I 10 if this would have completely failed.

2018 Wildwood

Shortly after purchasing our RV, we noticed one of the trailer exterior doors would not stay closed. We inspected the rig and saw what looked like a small rubber seam separation. Called ins and filed a claim but they said keep moving and keep an eye on it as it was a small separation. The trailer was back on the road about 30 miles when my Husband noticed it sagging and almost resting on our truck bed. We pulled over to see if we were imagining such an issue and found that the rig had literally separated from the frame. The bottom almost out of the master, the master closet crumbled the steps up to the room became dislodged. It became completely un-towable & could have resulted in a horrible outcome had my Husband not looked back to see where the trailer was sitting in comparison to our truck. This was deemed totaled by our insurance company & NOT covered due to no collision or natural disaster!

2018 Wildwood

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 forest river wildwood. The contact stated that the rv's front end started to slip while driving down the road. The contact also stated that the camper was cracking from the outside into the inside of the bedroom and separating. Additionally, the welds fractured around the propane tank. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for repairs. The contact forwarded an email to the manufacturer. The camper usually stored jeff bright rv services & sales (2109 industrial park rd, rock falls, il 61071). The contact was advised to take the vehicle to a dealer for the repair. The contact stated that the rv was under an extended warranty. The rv was not repaired.*dt*dt*dt*dt*dt consumer stated cracks are worsening.*jb the consumer stated forest river offered 2021 hertiage glen 370bl ltz custom built and the consumer accepted the offer. *tr *jb*jb*jb

2017 Wildwood

The camper was parked in a campground on a gravel campsite. The fresh water tank was being filled when it dropped to the ground because the support beam bent and was not fastened to the frame correctly. Neither our extended warranty or camper insurance will cover as they state it is a manufacture defect.

2016 Wildwood

I was traveling at 60 mph on highway 87 north of great falls mt. At about 4:40 in the afternoon on september 4th 2020, the tread of rear tire on the drivers side of my 2016 forest river travel trailer came apart from the rest of the tire. After getting the trailer back under control and brought to a safe stop it was noticed that substantial damaged was caused to the trim surrounding, above and behind the tire, as well as damage to the trailers plumbing that was behind the tire, along with damage to the underneath of the trailer including the wires for the trailer breaks being torn out from the hub. The tread that came off the tire along with some of the broken plumbing struck the car that was behind us. Luckily after talking with the individual, the damage that their car substained was minimal. They were along with myself was glad that it was a rental and they bought the extra insurance.

Equipment 17% 19 Read

2022 Wildwood

The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Wildwood. The contact stated that the carbon monoxide alarms sounded while in the trailer. The contact and his wife opened up all the doors and windows as they both began to develop headaches and extreme fatigue. The contact and his wife went to the hospital; the contact's wife was treated for carbon monoxide inhalation and was placed on two tanks of oxygen. The contact's wife was released from the hospital the same day, the contact did not need any medical assistance. The contact purchased a carbon monoxide test and turned on the water heater; the tester indicated that the carbon monoxide level was at 100. The contact again aired out the trailer and took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer used the carbon monoxide tester and their own tester; however, they could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was informed that there was no valid evidence that there were any defects with the camper. The camper was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

2006 Wildwood

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 forest river wildwood trailer. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle she noticed that the base had a split next to the i-beam which caused the vehicle to fish tail and subsequently crash. The dealer has not diagnosed the cause of the failure. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were not applicable. Updated 06/17/10. *lj updated 10/12/10

2022 Wildwood

The gas line (propane) for the rear bumper mounted BBQ grill is laid on the main support rail of the chassis of the camper. The issue is there are sharp metal tapping screws the length of the support rail and the hose is rubbing on them. This could eventually cause the hose to leak propane and possibly start a fire under the trailer.

2022 Wildwood

The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Wildwood Towable. The contact stated that after utilizing the glass stove top, the glass top exploded without warning. The glass stove top was in an upward position during the failure. The fractured glass propelled throughout the vehicle but there were no reported injuries. The contact called the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

2021 Wildwood

Recently, I was extending the awning on my travel trailer and it free spooled out without motor resistance. After researching this, it seems like a very common problem for the Dometic 9200 awning. (Motor part # 3316605.001) There is a design flaw in the motor where the metal drive rod is injected into a plastic gear. Over time 0-2 years this plastic piece wears out and start to spin/slip freely under load. This causes the awning to become unstable and allows it to extend at any time. This is a serious safety issue as it came out for a second time on the highway, while I was hauling it. Luckily, I saw it immediately and was able to pull over and secure it. It could have been a lot worse or caused an accident. Dometic won't talk to me, so I'm in the process of working with Forest River, as the awning was installed by them. I can buy a replacement motor, however unless the design is changed, it will just happen to others. There is a lot of similar complaints if you search for it. I have not had my trailer inspected as it is clear what is occurring. The consumer stated after a few attempts Dometic came to his house and repaired the motor and gear on the vehicle.

2021 Wildwood

The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Wildwood trailer. The contact stated that multiple failures had occurred with the trailer upon purchase. First, he stated that the front strip exterior light located in the front of the trailer would not turn off while driving or while turned off. He also mentioned that the water pump would bypass the check valve and fill up the water tank; due to the failure, the water tank would overflow, and water would then leak out of the trailer. The contact also stated that the plastic fenders over each of the tires on the trailer had begun to crack. The manufacturer had been notified about the multiple failures on numerous occasions; however, the contact had yet to hear back from the manufacturer. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

2020 Wildwood

The contact's husband owns a 2020 Forest River Wildwood. The contact stated that while using the propane tank, a strong propane odor was coming from the trailer. Upon investigation, the contact discovered a leak underneath the trailer from the propane line. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the RV was not under recall. The contact was given an estimate for the repair. The RV was not repaired. The failure mileage was 0.

2017 Wildwood

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 forest river wildwood rv. The contact stated that the kitchen faucet was leaking under the sink, which caused the rv to flood. The rv was taken to camping world of asheville (2918 n. Rugby rd, hendersonville, nc 28791, 888-817-3448) where it was found that the failure also caused mold to grow under the sink after two months. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and assisted with the repair. There was no mileage.

2017 Wildwood

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 forest river wildwood 23bh. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v756000 (equipment). The contact called forest river customer service at 1-800-348-7440 and kidde at 1-855-262-3540 and was provided with work order #: c2799215. The contact did not receive the replacement fire extinguisher.

2017 Wildwood

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 forest river wildwood. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v756000 (equipment). The contact repeatedly contacted kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 and left voicemails but there was no response. The contact received the following incident number: [xxx] on february 27, 2018 after finally speaking with a representative from kiddie that stated that the contact would receive the replacement fire extinguisher within 20 days. The contact never received the replacement fire extinguisher as outlined in the recall. *tt information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tt

Suspension 11% 12 Read

2023 Wildwood

While towing the trailer I found that it kept pulling to the right several times pulling off the roadway onto the emergency lane. The trailer was vissably showing in the mirrors as not pulling straight. This was also verified by my wife as she followed. I hand measured the frame and axle position verifying the frane was square but the axles were install 3 inches off. Speaking with the mgf. Spokesperson he said this happens all the time. He suggested the axels to be cut off and reinstalled. I dont feel this is a safe fix to apply excessive heat to the metal frame. Not knowig how the steel may become soft or brittle.i have expressed my opinion and requested a new unit without defective installed axles. I feel this created a hazard to myself and others traveling our roadways. Especially since I was told this is not an isolated deffect

2021 Wildwood

On the morning of June 11th, while traveling along Interstate 90, west of Billings, Montana, our travel trailer had a tire disintegrate within a matter of seconds. This unexpected event was alarming and placed our family in a very dangerous situation. Fortunately, we heard the tire blow and were able to pull off onto the shoulder of the interstate immediately. We assumed this was an isolated tire incident and continued with our family trip. Then on June 20th, while traveling through Beaver, Utah and stopping for gas at a Flying J Store, our inspection of the trailer tires revealed that the rear, driver’s side trailer tire was showing signs of uneven wear – to the extent that the steel belts within the tire were visible. Fortunately, the service station had a tire service shop that was capable of inspecting the tires and suspension system. Upon further inspection it was visibly apparent that the leaf springs were overloaded. Furthermore, the springs were deflecting in a manner that was compromising the tire alignment, which likely caused the uneven wear on the rear trailer tires. We had just traveled over treacherous mountainous roads that had very little, or no room to pull off the road. If a spring had broken or tire blown on those roads, my family could have been in a very serious and life-threatening situation. It also concerned me that we could have been sitting on the side of Interstate 15, in a remote area and over 2000 miles away from home. After further inspection we found that the axles which are rated for 3500 lbs per axle are on a travel trailer that is rated to be able to handle almost 8000 lbs. This seems to mean the axles are overloaded from the factory. I believe this is a safety issue not just for my family, but every family that uses this type of unit. I need to add that we took every precaution to not be overloaded, and we still had issues.

2015 Wildwood

Brand new only 1 year old used only 5 times. Driving and kept hearing a loud noise driving did not feel like we were in total control. He slowed down and when we got to the campground about 15 miles from our house he saw the leaf spring was hanging. Could have cause my two year old and three year olds lives had we have been rolling down the interstate and at a higher speed than 40 mph . This has been a known problem in previous forest river models and know i am concerned with this trailer. We are talking our first big trip to mountains in july and i am scared. My dealer said that manufacturer al,ost 90% of time says ppl overloaded trailer and i can say for a fact we did not i wat to get this on record and see if there has been other issues and to warn drivers. I have attached pictures and i also have two vidoes if needed

2014 Wildwood

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 forest river wildwood being hauled by a 2011 ford f-250. The contact stated that the trailer swayed back and forth excessively. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic who indicated that the 14 inch tires needed to be replaced with 15 inch tires. The tires were replaced, but the failure recurred. The contact made several attempts, but was unable to reach the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 300. The vin was not available.

2014 Wildwood

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 forest river wildwood. The contact stated that the axle was worn which resulted in the excessive tire wear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that the axles needed to be replaced. The vehicle had its tires replaced however the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.

2013 Wildwood

My rear axle bent wearing the tires down to the belt. The axles are rated for 3500 pounds each or 7000 maximum for both. The weight of the unit empty is 6575 with a maximum cargo of 1107 pounds, for a total weight of 7682. The manufacturer is essentially telling me to overload it by their safety placards. Upon contacting the manufacturer the usual run around telling me it's out of warranty etc, and i must have overloaded it. This is a safety issue a broken axle at highway speeds would be disastrous. I believe the manufacturer should replace the undersized axles, to avoid an accident. I was not towing when this happened i noticed the tires and bent axle in my yard thankfully. *tt *tr

2013 Wildwood

Travel trailer frame cracked above the rear spring hanger both sides.

2013 Wildwood

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 forest river wildwood. While driving 65 mph, the passenger side wheel of the camper suddenly failed. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the axle was bent and caused excessive wear to both tires. The trailer was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to a weight overload issue. The contact indicated that the maximum weight allowed was 3,500 pounds, but the trailer alone weighed 3,150 without anyone inside the camper. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin and failure mileage were not available.

2013 Wildwood

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 forest river wildwood 27rls5 rv. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact was alerted by another driver that the front tire had exploded. The vehicle was maneuvered onto the emergency lane where the tire was replaced with the spare tire. The contact noticed the front and rear axle were both faulty which resulted in the tire failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 700. The vin was unavailable.

2008 Wildwood

August 2006 i purchased a 28-foot travel trailer from my local dealer in helena montana. The travel trailer is manufactured by forest river. In the barely 14 months i have owned the travel trailer, the tires have been replaced once and are again in need of replacement. (less than 5,000 miles.) an axle has also been replaced. I believe this vehicle is unsafe to operate as it was built with defective or under-rated parts. The manufacturer refuses to acknowledge this and only wants to replace the tires yet again. I am concerned that the continued use of this travel trailer poses a significant hazard to the safety of myself and fellow motorists. I would like to request an investigation and suggestion for resolution. *tr

Electrical System 8% 9 Read

2021 Wildwood

My wife and I went camping to our favorite RV park in Lyndon Station Wisconsin, my sister met us there for a weekend of relaxation and visit. During the first nights stay we were suddenly woke by a smoke filled bedroom/bathroom. Got up and flipped light on and our bedroom was filled with smoke immediately my wife heard a buzzing noise and then the sound of light switch being flipped off hard. I immediately woke my sister up in the front of the coach. Opened the door to get fresh air. Its 1:18 in the morning. Searched frantically for the source, had extinguisher ready. Opened every compartment underneath, the very rear of the RV has storage underneath. The smell of burning wires were strong in that comapartment. Removed side panels in compartment and found on the left side a outlet mounted to the floor had started on fire, cause was the shower drain had leaked without knowing and water had dripped right on top of the outlet that was mounted directly underneath the drain line. The outlet was for the hot water heater, burned the outlet completely melting the outlet and the metal inside the outlet.( Have pictures of all of it) and still have the outlet. Could have been overtaken by the smoke but thank god we werent! Firealarm never went off, battery is replaced yearly. We had only owned the camper a couple of years. Called Camping World in Little Falls, MN they have gave us the run around, told us to call Forrest River no response back. Called CW again nothing but run around for over two years. Nothing, no returned calls, no letter, no satisfaction. I have fixed the problem in our RV relocated a new outlet and wiring for the hot water heater. This issue could be deadly next time to someone else, thank god it wasnt us. I am informing of this issue cause the next person that has this happen could die from this serious issue. I assure you if I didnt think this is a life or death situation I would not be contacting you.This needs to be addressed. No help from dealer.

2023 Wildwood

The inlet power supply shorted out and almost caught my camper on fire

2022 Wildwood

The 30amp outside plug burned to the outlet in the electric panel.

2021 Wildwood

Tl* the contact owns a 2021 forest river wildwood trailer. The contact stated there was incorrect wiring in breaker box. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer campers rv center (7700 w 70th st, shreveport, la 71129, (318) 938-5441) where it was diagnosed with needing the breaker box to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

2019 Wildwood

Faulty interior wall separatetion, exterior doors not aligning properly, ground wires in circuit breaker. 12 ground wires melted together. Majority of the ground wires came from the ac unit based off of the diagram. The circuit breaker panel was warped from the burnt wiring. Multiple ground wires screwed into one one ground wire slot. The vehicle was stationary and it was plugged into a 30amp outlet. I used a 30 amp converter with the 50 amp power cable.

2018 Wildwood

So this is some of the stuff that needed to be completed: replace 7 way left turn signal replace brakes (there was a short and they locked up and started smoking) tail light lense was not secure and fell off as we drove down the road, another car told us it came off hot and cold faucets were reversed in the shower broken trim outside speaker not working plug for lights was faulty

2016 Wildwood

We were proceeding south on i-5 just south of san clemente, ca, 55mph in slow (rt) lane pulling our 5th wheel. Tire (rt. Rr of tandem trailer) blew. I heard it and felt it right away pulled over to shoulder as quickly as i could safely, it took about 200 yds. Found that tread had partially blown off and wrapped itself tightly around the axle between the leaf spring bracket and the brake shoe plate causing the wheel to be unable to rotate and damaging the rim from dragging on the pavement. We were only 21 miles from our home from which we began our trip. I always check tire pressure at the beginning of our trip on tires of the trailer and my tow vehicle to insure that they are at maximum capacity. The incident occured at approximately noon on a clear sunny day in november, temp about 70 degrees. Blowout occured in the middle of the tread and not a sidewall.

2011 Wildwood

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 forest river wildwood. The contact stated the electric system continued to shut off the circuit breaker when the television and the fan was turned on. The contact stated the breaker box was extremely hot. The air conditioner also did not blow cold air. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who determined it was an electrical failure, but was unable to determine the cause. The contact stated the manufacturer has not been helpful. The contact was told the vehicle was not safe to live in. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 400.

2008 Wildwood

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 forest river wildwood. Immediately after purchasing the vehicle on june 17, 2008, the electrical awning began to collect water, which prevented it from retracting on its own. The dealer stated that the sensor used to retract the awning did not exist and was replaced with a manual awning. A few days later, the converter box began to overheat and the vehicle lost power. The dealer stated that the fan for the converter box was defective. The converter box was replaced. The dealer returned the converter box to the manufacturer to be inspected. The manufacturer then returned the converter box to the dealer and stated that it was not defective. They suggested that there may have been an overload on the switches, which could cause a fire. The contact was informed to take the vehicle back to the dealer for repairs. After these failures, the vehicle began leaking propane, which caused the heater not to work. The manufacturer was notified again and they informed the contact to fax them all of the failure documentation in order to investigate the matter. The failure mileage was not applicable.

Wheels 7% 8 Read

2022 Wildwood

2021 Wildwood

2019 Wildwood

These campers have under rated ply tires. The tires should have a higher ply rating then what they come with. I had 5 tires blow out while the camper wasn't even full. I've tried to discuss this with Forest River and they basically said they don't care. The 14" 8 ply tire is under rated for the weight of the camper. This does cause unsafe issues on the highway. It could cause accidents, serious injuries or worse

2018 Wildwood

Castle rock tire failed 235/80-16. Blowout.

2014 Wildwood

Tire side wall failing and abnormal wear on both inside and outside treads of all tires. Tire specifics vail sport st 205/75d15 dot 69 vt 0313. *tr

2014 Wildwood

Had a low tire on my travel trailer so i exited the highway. I got out and inspected the tire and it was almost flat so i changed it with my spare and when i pulled it off the inside of tire had rubbed all the inside tread of the tire and i inspected all the tires and they to were doing the same thing just not as bad. Forest river needs to fix this before so one is hurt or killed on the highways because of this problem. *tr

Service Brakes 3% 3 Read

2019 Wildwood

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 (na) forest river wildwood. While operating the rv and towing a second vehicle, the auto electric brake feature used to stop the towed vehicle malfunctioned. The driver had to manually activate the brake to prevent the towed vehicle from crashing into the rear of the rv. The vehicle was taken to rose city rv (2228 sm 33, rose city, mi) where it was diagnosed that the brake trailer wires were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 300.

2018 Wildwood

2014 Wildwood

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 forest river wildwood x-lite. While towing the trailer, the brakes failed to respond. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brakes needed to be replaced. The trailer was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin and failure mileage were not available. Updated 07/11/17*lj *cn

Exterior Lighting 1% 1 Read

2021 Wildwood

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.

Forest River Wildwood specifications & dimensions

The 2026 Forest River Wildwood. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN.

Specs cache warming…

Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.

Forest River Wildwood cargo space, seating & interior room

How much the Wildwood holds — passengers and cargo. Seating, cargo and interior dimensions vary by trim and seat configuration — decode your VIN for the exact build.

Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim.

Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.

Forest River Wildwood tire size, oil type & owner specs

The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.

Wheels & tires

Wheel sizeby VIN

Tire sizeby VIN

Bolt patternby trim

Tire pressure32–36 PSI

Engine oil

Oil typeFull synthetic

Gradeon oil cap

Capacityby engine

Battery

Main battery12V · group by trim

Key-fob cellCR2032

Wiper blades

Front bladesby generation

Rear bladeif equipped

Fuses

Fuse boxeshood + dash

Diagramon box lid

Light bulbs

Headlightby trim

Tail / brakeby trim

Fogif equipped

Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.

What MPG does the Forest River Wildwood get?

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What engines does the Forest River Wildwood have? Power & range

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How much does a Forest River Wildwood cost to own?

A Forest River Wildwood depreciates at about an average rate. A typical example keeps roughly 46% of its value after five years — losing about 54% to depreciation. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.

80%

Value @ 1 yr

61%

Value @ 3 yrs

46%

Value @ 5 yrs

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Est. 5-yr fuel

Estimate resale value — enter what you paid (or the MSRP):

Age	Value retained	Est. resale value	Lost to depreciation
Year 1	80%	—	—
Year 2	70%	—	—
Year 3	61%	—	—
Year 4	53%	—	—
Year 5	46%	—	—

What goes into the five-year cost to own:

Depreciation — the biggest cost: this Wildwood loses about 54% of its value over five years.
Fuel — based on EPA economy at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the Wildwood ages.
Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.

Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.

Is the Forest River Wildwood safe?

NHTSA crash-test ratings aren't published for the Wildwood yet.

How many miles does a Forest River Wildwood last?

A well-maintained Forest River Wildwood typically lasts 250,000–300,000+ miles. It's exceptionally durable — with routine maintenance many owners report 250k+ on the original powertrain. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 4.0/5.

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Original options, specs, recalls and paint code — straight from the VIN. Free.

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All Forest River Wildwood model years

A year-by-year snapshot of the Forest River Wildwood — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.

Year	Recalls	Best MPG	Safety
2026 Wildwood	5 recalls	—	—
2025 Wildwood	8 recalls	—	—
2024 Wildwood	10 recalls	—	—
2023 Wildwood	6 recalls	—	—
2022 Wildwood	7 recalls	—	—
2021 Wildwood	10 recalls	—	—
2020 Wildwood	7 recalls	—	—
2019 Wildwood	11 recalls	—	—
2018 Wildwood	8 recalls	—	—
2017 Wildwood	9 recalls	—	—
2016 Wildwood	7 recalls	—	—
2015 Wildwood	6 recalls	—	—
2014 Wildwood	4 recalls	—	—
2013 Wildwood	2 recalls	—	—
2012 Wildwood	1 recall	—	—
2011 Wildwood	2 recalls	—	—
2010 Wildwood	1 recall	—	—
2009 Wildwood	1 recall	—	—
2008 Wildwood	2 recalls	—	—
2007 Wildwood	1 recall	—	—
2006 Wildwood	2 recalls	—	—
2005 Wildwood	2 recalls	—	—
2004 Wildwood	2 recalls	—	—
2003 Wildwood	3 recalls	—	—
2002 Wildwood	1 recall	—	—
2001 Wildwood	1 recall	—	—
2000 Wildwood	1 recall	—	—
1999 Wildwood	1 recall	—	—
1998 Wildwood	1 recall	—	—
1997 Wildwood	1 recall	—	—

Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).

Frequently asked questions

What are the worst years for the Wildwood?

By owner-complaint volume, 2018, 2021, 2001 drew the most reports. 1997, 1998, 1999 have the cleanest records.

How many recalls does the Wildwood have?

123 recorded NHTSA recalls across 1997–2026. Always check open recalls by your VIN.

How many miles does a Wildwood last?

A well-maintained Wildwood typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.

Is the Wildwood reliable?

Our ForCar Reliability Score for the Wildwood is 4.0/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.

What's the Forest River Wildwood warranty?

New Forest River models carry a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 5 years / 60,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Forest River dealer.

Where is the Forest River Wildwood made?

The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your Wildwood's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Forest River may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.

How much ground clearance does the Wildwood have?

Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.

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Data sourced from NHTSA (recalls, complaints, safety ratings) and EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG). Best/worst-year analysis is ForCar's own aggregation of complaint volume. Last updated Jun 2026. — ForCar Editorial

Forest River Wildwood — Recalls, Reliability, Specs & VIN Decoder

Overview

Decode or check a Forest River Wildwood by VIN

How to read a Forest River Wildwood VIN — every digit explained

Model-year code (10th digit)

Where to find your Wildwood VIN

How many recalls does the Forest River Wildwood have?

2026 Forest River Wildwood recalls 5

2025 Forest River Wildwood recalls 8

2024 Forest River Wildwood recalls 10

2023 Forest River Wildwood recalls 6

2022 Forest River Wildwood recalls 7

2021 Forest River Wildwood recalls 10

2020 Forest River Wildwood recalls 7

2019 Forest River Wildwood recalls 11

2018 Forest River Wildwood recalls 8

2017 Forest River Wildwood recalls 9

2016 Forest River Wildwood recalls 7

2015 Forest River Wildwood recalls 6

2014 Forest River Wildwood recalls 4

2013 Forest River Wildwood recalls 2

2012 Forest River Wildwood recalls 1

2011 Forest River Wildwood recalls 2

2010 Forest River Wildwood recalls 1

2009 Forest River Wildwood recalls 1

2008 Forest River Wildwood recalls 2

2007 Forest River Wildwood recalls 1

2006 Forest River Wildwood recalls 2

2005 Forest River Wildwood recalls 2

2004 Forest River Wildwood recalls 2

2003 Forest River Wildwood recalls 3

2002 Forest River Wildwood recalls 1

2001 Forest River Wildwood recalls 1

2000 Forest River Wildwood recalls 1

1999 Forest River Wildwood recalls 1

1998 Forest River Wildwood recalls 1

1997 Forest River Wildwood recalls 1

Best and worst years for the Forest River Wildwood

What are the most common Forest River Wildwood problems?

Forest River Wildwood specifications & dimensions

Forest River Wildwood cargo space, seating & interior room

Forest River Wildwood tire size, oil type & owner specs

What MPG does the Forest River Wildwood get?

What engines does the Forest River Wildwood have? Power & range

How much does a Forest River Wildwood cost to own?

Is the Forest River Wildwood safe?

How many miles does a Forest River Wildwood last?

Decode your Forest River Wildwood’s window sticker & build

All Forest River Wildwood model years

Frequently asked questions

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