2012 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT
1 recalls — 3 complaints
17V756000 Nov 22, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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 tra... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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... Read more
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 4, 2023
Incident date: Oct 1, 2023
ST235/80R16 Tire Load rang E Before going on a trip, I noticed the tire had lost about 10 lbs of pressure compared to the other tires. I found no leak or hazard in the tire, like a screw or nail, so I raised the tire to pressure. (80 psi) While travelling at 60 mph I noticed the tire's temperature ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 13, 2017
Incident date: Jul 3, 2017
TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AT 50 MILES PER HOUR THE FRESH WATER TANK WHICH WAS HALF FULL IN MY 5 TH WHEELER, THE CROSSMEMBER THAT HOLDS TANK SHEARED THE 2 6MM SELF DRILLING SCREWS THAT HOLDES THE CROSSMEMBER TO CHASSIS THE CROSSMEMBER HAD PROVISION FOR 4 SELF DRILLING SCREWS BUT ONLY 2 HAD BEEN INSTA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 5, 2013
Incident date: Sep 10, 2012
AFTER FIRST PULL WITH 5TH WHEEL THE BRAKES ON THE COACH WOULD NOT STOP EVEN SET TO MAX GAIN AND MANUAL CONTROL, TOOK TO BACK TO DEALER TO HAVE ISSUE LOOKED INTO. THEY SAID NOTHING WRONG. TOOK BACK HOME AND ADJUSTED THE PADS TO HARD DRAG, (I AM A PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC) STILL BRAKES DO NOT STOP COACH.... Read more
FOREST RIVER WILDCAT — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FOREST RIVER WILDCAT across all model years (1997–2024).
50
Total Recalls
72
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
8
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FOREST RIVER WILDCAT — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 2017 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2015 | 3 | 8 | View |
| 2014 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2012 (current) | 1 | 3 | |
| 2011 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 10 | View |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2007 | 1 | 10 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 5 | View |
| 2005 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 2004 | 2 | 14 | View |
| 2003 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | View |