2015 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT
3 recalls — 8 complaints
18V550000 Aug 21, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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
15V128000 Mar 4, 2015
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Wildcat WCF275CKX, WCF272RLX, WCF295RSX, WCF293REX, WCF282RKX, and WCF312BHX recreational fifth wheel trailers manufactured November 6, 2014, to February 18, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with Federal Certification ... Read more
Consequence
If the trailer is overloaded, the trailer pin box (the connection point for the trailer to the vehicle) may fail, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners and will send corrected Federal Certification Labels, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600.
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
4 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 |
| WHEELS | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
ENGINE
Apr 28, 2025
Incident date: Apr 3, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Acura ILX. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and stalled. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to the residence. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 28, 2025
Incident date: Apr 3, 2025
Brake monitor repair keeps illuminating since 2/1/2025! Replaced all brakes and rotors, yesterday 4/27/2025. now don't drive over 43 mph illuminates, emergency brake illuminates says push brake peddle to disengage parking brake yet parking brake has never been engaged
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 11, 2018
Incident date: Dec 16, 2017
2015 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT 5TH WHEEL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MICROWAVE MALFUNCTION WHICH CAUSED A FIRE INSIDE VEHICLE. *LD *JS
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 1, 2016
Incident date: Dec 8, 2015
FOREST RIVER WILDCAT MAXX YEAR 2015 ; BRAKE FRONT DRIVER SIDE LOCKED UP GOING 30-35 MPH ENTERING XPRESS WAY OUTSIDER SACRAMENTO CALIF. AND STARTED SMOKING RESPONDING TO FIRE EXTINGUISHER. ON ROAD WORKER FIXED BY DISCONNECTING BRAKE. STARTED AGAIN AND 3 REMAINING BRAKES LOCKED. HE AGAIN DISCONNECTED... Read more
Fire
SUSPENSION
Mar 1, 2016
Incident date: Dec 8, 2015
FOREST RIVER WILDCAT MAXX YEAR 2015 ; BRAKE FRONT DRIVER SIDE LOCKED UP GOING 30-35 MPH ENTERING XPRESS WAY OUTSIDER SACRAMENTO CALIF. AND STARTED SMOKING RESPONDING TO FIRE EXTINGUISHER. ON ROAD WORKER FIXED BY DISCONNECTING BRAKE. STARTED AGAIN AND 3 REMAINING BRAKES LOCKED. HE AGAIN DISCONNECTED... Read more
Fire
WHEELS
Mar 1, 2016
Incident date: Dec 8, 2015
FOREST RIVER WILDCAT MAXX YEAR 2015 ; BRAKE FRONT DRIVER SIDE LOCKED UP GOING 30-35 MPH ENTERING XPRESS WAY OUTSIDER SACRAMENTO CALIF. AND STARTED SMOKING RESPONDING TO FIRE EXTINGUISHER. ON ROAD WORKER FIXED BY DISCONNECTING BRAKE. STARTED AGAIN AND 3 REMAINING BRAKES LOCKED. HE AGAIN DISCONNECTED... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 1, 2016
Incident date: Dec 8, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE STARTED SMOKING. THE DRIVER EXTINGUISHED THE TIRE. AN AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC CAME OUT AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE NEEDED TO BE DISCONNECTED ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE BRAKE WAS D... Read more
WHEELS
Mar 1, 2016
Incident date: Dec 8, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE STARTED SMOKING. THE DRIVER EXTINGUISHED THE TIRE. AN AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC CAME OUT AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE NEEDED TO BE DISCONNECTED ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE BRAKE WAS D... 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 (current) | 3 | 8 | |
| 2014 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 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 |