2015 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
6 recalls, 4 complaints - 1 TSBs
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
15V645000 Oct 13, 2015
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Salem recreational trailers manufactured June 2, 2015, to October 6, 2015 and 2015 Wildwood recreational trailers manufactured June 3, 2015, to October 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the tire and wheel placard incorrectly st... Read more
Consequence
If the incorrect tire and rim is installed, there may be instability of the vehicle when towing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected tire placard, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-453-6064. Forest River's recall number is 19-10082015-0093.
14V712000 Nov 7, 2014
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Salem Ice Cabin trailers manufactured October 10, 2014, to October 28, 2014, and certain model year 2015 Wildwood Ice Cabin trailers manufactured October 10, 2014, to October 22, 2014. Due to insufficient thickness, the Lippert ... Read more
Consequence
If the draw bar breaks, the front of the trailer may fall or the trailer may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River has notified the dealers who have the affected trailers quarantined on their lots. Lippert Components personnel will reinforce the draw tube, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383. Forest River's numb... Read more
14V689000 Oct 31, 2014
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Salem 8X16FK, 8X18RB, 8X20RD, 8X20RC, 8X20SV, 8X21RV, 8X22RDV, and 8X22RHV, and 2015 Wildwood 8X16FK, 8X18RB, 8X20RD, 8X20RC, 8X20SV, 8X21RV, 8X22RDV, and 8X22RHV ice house fishing cabin trailers manufactured September 22, 2014, ... Read more
Consequence
A spring hanger that fractures may result in a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River has notified the dealers that have the affected trailers quarantined. Dealers will install a spring hanger reinforcement kit, free of charge. The recall began in late October 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383. Forest River's number for this rec... Read more
14V625000 Oct 7, 2014
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Salem and Wildwood T174BH recreational vehicles manufactured September 18, 2013, to August 29, 2014. The affected vehicles may have an incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the certification and tire information l... Read more
Consequence
If the trailer is loaded to the specifications listed on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and will provide corrected labels to the owners, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383. Forest River's number for this recall is 2014-PLT6.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 18, 2020
Incident date: Aug 7, 2020
THIS PAST AUGUST 2020 THE BACK LEFT WHEEL BEARING SNAPPED OFF TAKING THE TIRE WITH IT WHILE IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY HIGHWAY AND THE MECHANIC SAID ALL THE BACKING ASSEMBLYS, HUBS AND BEARINGS AND 2 TIRES NEEDED TO REPLACED BECAUSE OF A BEARING ISSUE ASSOCIATED WITH THE CAMPER. THE TIRE LITERALLY SNAP... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE
Sep 18, 2017
Incident date: Mar 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD TRAVEL TRAILER. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RELEASE THE WASTE BLACK TANK, THE CONTACT PULLED THE VALVE AS NORMAL, BUT ONLY A SMALL AMOUNT OF WASTE WAS RELEASED BEFORE IT COMPLETELY STOPPED RELEASING. THE CONTACT HAD TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE FORWARD AND FORCEFULLY... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 14, 2016
Incident date: Jul 7, 2016
ON OR NEAR APRIL 27TH OF THIS YEAR I TOOK DELIVERY OF A BRAND NEW WILDWOOD CAMPER AND WAS SO EXTREMELY PROUD AND HAPPY WITH MY PURCHASE. ON MAY 6TH I AND MY FAMILY WENT CAMPING AT A LOCAL STATE PARK. LESS THAN 15 MILES FROM MY RESIDENCE. DURING THE DRIVE TO THIS PARK I WAS NOT ABLE TO REACH SPEEDS G... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 3, 2016
Incident date: May 27, 2016
BRAND NEW ONLY 1 YEAR OLD USED ONLY 5 TIMES. DRIVING AND KEPT HEARING A LOUD NOISE DRIVING DID NOT FEEL LIKE WE WERE IN TOTAL CONTROL. HE SLOWED DOWN AND WHEN WE GOT TO THE CAMPGROUND ABOUT 15 MILES FROM OUR HOUSE HE SAW THE LEAF SPRING WAS HANGING. COULD HAVE CAUSE MY TWO YEAR OLD AND THREE YEAR... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2015 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
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
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
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 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 (current) | 6 | 4 | |
| 2014 | 4 | 12 | View |
| 2013 | 2 | 5 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 2011 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 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 |