2011 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.
10V281000 Jun 24, 2010
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
THE EXCESS FLAME OUTSIDE OF THE BURNER CHAMBER CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE RV TRAILER.
Remedy
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.
1,488 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER, INC.

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
TIRES1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 20, 2015
Incident date: Jul 20, 2015
FLOOR IS ROTTED, AND PEOPLE CAN BE INJURED DURING NORMAL USE, BY FALLING THROUGH THE FLOOR. MANUFACTURING DEFECT: RELATED TO FAILURE BY MANUFACTURER TO INSULATE THE FLOOR/WOOD FROM OUTSIDE ELEMENTS. HERE IS A WEBSITE WHERE OTHERS HAVE BEEN HAVING THE SAME ISSUE: HTTP://WWW.EVERYTHING-ABOU... Read more
TIRES Oct 26, 2012
Incident date: Aug 3, 2012
I HAVE A 2011 FOREST RIVER BLUE RIDGE RV (3025 CABIN EDITION). THIS RV IS EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR MARATHON ST235/80R16 TIRES. I PURCHASED THIS RV IN NOV. 6, 2010. DURING OUT RECENT RETURN TRIP FROM MAINE WE HAD A BLOW OUT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT OF THE RV. I HAD CHECKED THE PRESSURES THROUG... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 25, 2011
Incident date: Aug 14, 2011
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 INS... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Aug 3, 2010
Incident date: Jul 6, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD RV. THE CONTACT STATED THE WHEELS INDEPENDENTLY LOCKED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT AXLE HAD FRACTURED AND STRUCK THE REAR TIRE. IN ADDITION, THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD SLID INTO THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE. THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED ... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2011 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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Year Recalls Complaints
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2025 8 0 View
2024 10 1 View
2023 6 3 View
2022 7 18 View
2021 10 14 View
2020 7 3 View
2019 11 6 View
2018 8 13 View
2017 9 7 View
2016 7 6 View
2015 6 4 View
2014 4 12 View
2013 2 5 View
2012 1 4 View
2011 (current) 2 4
2010 1 0 View
2009 1 0 View
2008 2 10 View
2007 1 0 View
2006 2 2 View
2005 2 1 View
2004 2 4 View
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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