2021 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT
4 recalls — 0 complaints — 3 TSBs
24V272000 Apr 17, 2024
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Forest River Cardinal, Wildcat, 2018-2019 Cedar Creek, 2021 Columbus, 2023 Continental Cargo, 2021-2024 Dynamax DX3, Dynamax Dynaquest XL, Dynamax Isata, Forest River IBEX, 2022-2024 Dynamax Europa, Forest River NOBO, 2022-2023 Forest ... Read more
Consequence
A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will disconnect and cut the circuit powering the LED backlights and terminate the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by May 14, 2024. Owners may contact Suburban customer service at 1-574-247-9235 option 5; Cardinal & Wildcat customer service at 1-574-296-7700; ... Read more
21V145000 Mar 8, 2021
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Cardinal and Wildcat Fifth Wheels trailers. The spare tire carrier may be installed incorrectly, allowing it to detach from the vehicle.
Consequence
A detached spare tire carrier can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will secure the spare tire carrier, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-296-7700. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-1304.
21V141000 Mar 5, 2021
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Cardinal CAF345RLX, CAF366DVLE, CAF390FBX and 2021 Wildcat WCF336RLS, WCF368MB vehicles. The furnace flue may become misaligned due to insufficient furnace hold screws that allow movement during travel.
Consequence
A misaligned furnace flue can allow furnace exhaust to leak into the living space, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will secure the furnace and align the flue, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-296-7700. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-1302.
21V059000 Feb 8, 2021
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Wildcat Travel Trailer models WCT247RXX-OR and WCT276FKX-OR. The safety chains do not meet the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and could potentially break.
Consequence
Safety chain breakage could cause the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety chains with correctly rated safety chains, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1189.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2021 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 1 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
511377
Aug 2, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
As per Lippert Components Technical Service Bulletin 11-004-21. The slide room actuator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the room to become stuck in the out position and prevent from fully retracting.
831334
May 19, 2021
200000 WHEELS
It was discovered that the manufacturing plant did not cut a stress relief line in the upper deck Driver Side and in on certain models, Passenger Side under the slide room(s). The upper deck in the Impression Fifth-Wheel needs to flex, with
151308
Mar 26, 2021
130000 VISIBILITY
The pleated shades covering the windows may retract on their own.
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 (current) | 4 | 0 | |
| 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 | 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 |