2004 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD

2 recalls, 4 complaints - 1 TSBs

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
365,885 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
08V346000 Jul 7, 2008
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
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 I... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
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 AS... Read more
107,417 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER, INC.

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
EQUIPMENT2
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
STRUCTURE:BODY Mar 27, 2014
Incident date: Sep 11, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE BUT THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD SOMEONE OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE AND THE DOOR OPENED WITHOUT HESITATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPEC... Read more
EQUIPMENT Dec 4, 2008
Incident date: Dec 1, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR. HE STATED THAT THE REMEDY TO REPAIR THE ISSUE WAS NOT SATISFACTORY BECAUSE IT STATED THAT A HEAT SHIELD WOULD BE PLACED OVER THE TUBING, WHICH WOULD ONLY CONTAIN THE FIRE. THE REME... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Aug 11, 2008
Incident date: Jan 1, 2008
OWN A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR IN MY RV. AT THE TIME THE BOILER CRACKED, MY REFRIGERATOR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL, NOW THAT IT IS INCLUDED, DOMETIC WILL NOT FIX IT BECAUSE MY WARRANTY IS OUT. THE RECALL LETTER DOES NOT STATE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT HAVING A WARRANTY AT THIS TIME ON THE PRODUCT, IT IS TH... Read more
EQUIPMENT Aug 11, 2008
Incident date: Jan 1, 2008
OWN A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR IN MY RV. AT THE TIME THE BOILER CRACKED, MY REFRIGERATOR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL, NOW THAT IT IS INCLUDED, DOMETIC WILL NOT FIX IT BECAUSE MY WARRANTY IS OUT. THE RECALL LETTER DOES NOT STATE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT HAVING A WARRANTY AT THIS TIME ON THE PRODUCT, IT IS TH... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2004 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT1
511213 Aug 5, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a document that describes how to take the required photos to assess the slideroom mechanism for adjustment and function.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE02065 Opened: Sep 6, 2002 , Closed: Jan 9, 2003
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1999
ROAD WHEEL & TIRE FAILURES
THE SUBJECT TRAILERS ARE FITTED WITH A LARGE DECAL INSTRUCTING OWNERS TO NOTIFY THE WHEEL & TIRE MANUFACTURER IN CASE OF PROBLEMS OR FAILURES OF WHEELS OR TIRES.THIS ACTION IS TO BE TAKEN IN LIEU OF CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER OF THE TRAILERS.THE TIRE AND WHEEL MANUFACTURER, CALISLE WHEEL & TIRE IN ... Read more

FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD across all model years (1997, 2026).

123 Total Recalls
141 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
3 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD - Year by Year

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2018 8 13 View
2017 9 7 View
2016 7 6 View
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2013 2 5 View
2012 1 4 View
2011 2 4 View
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2007 1 0 View
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2005 2 1 View
2004 (current) 2 4
2003 3 2 View
2002 1 6 View
2001 1 12 View
2000 1 4 View
1999 1 0 View
1998 1 0 View
1997 1 0 View

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