2016 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
7 recalls, 6 complaints - 1 TSBs
25V682000 Oct 10, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Forest River Aurora, Coachmen Catalina, 2026 Coachmen Viking, Coachmen Clipper, 2016-2026 Wildwood, and Salem recreational trailers. The distribution panel wire may be connected to the battery without over current protection.
Consequence
Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will relocate the distribution panel wire to the correct side of the breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 205-1987.
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.
18V436000 Jun 27, 2018
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forest River Wildwood, and 2016-2019 Forest River Salem recreational trailers. The outside auxiliary shower faucet cover may cover the water heater exhaust panel when opened.
Consequence
The covered water heater exhaust panel could increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install a replacement outside shower, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-0762.
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
15V831000 Dec 10, 2015
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, and Wildwood recreational trailers. The affected vehicles were mistakenly not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector to warn occupants of elevated levels of carbon monoxide.
Consequence
If occupants are not warned elevated carbon monoxide levels, they are at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the existing Liquid Propane (L.P.) Detector and install a combination L.P./carbon monoxide detector, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777, extension 53. For... Read more
15V359000 Jun 9, 2015
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Wildwood, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Wildcat Maxx, Vibe, R-Pod, and Surveyor trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Consequence
If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05142015-0037.
15V231000 Apr 20, 2015
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Amera-Lite ATTX and WATTX, Forest River Cherokee, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Cherokee Wolf Pup, Salem, Salem Laminated, Salem Limited Edition, Vengeance, Wildwood, Wildwood Laminated, and Wildwood Limited Edition, Cargo Mate Blazer, E S... Read more
Consequence
If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-453-6064. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-03312015-0025.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 7, 2020
Incident date: Sep 4, 2020
I WAS TRAVELING AT 60 MPH ON HIGHWAY 87 NORTH OF GREAT FALLS MT. AT ABOUT 4:40 IN THE AFTERNOON ON SEPTEMBER 4TH 2020, THE TREAD OF REAR TIRE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF MY 2016 FOREST RIVER TRAVEL TRAILER CAME APART FROM THE REST OF THE TIRE. AFTER GETTING THE TRAILER BACK UNDER CONTROL AND BROUGHT TO ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 3, 2017
Incident date: Dec 9, 2016
TRAILER WAS PURCHASED NEW AT BEST RV IN TURLOCK CA. IT'S STORED ON A DRY DRIVEWAY IN CA. NO EXTENDED EXPOSURE TO RAIN OR SNOW. THE NUTS ATTACHING THE BODY TO THE FRAME ARE COMPLETELY RUSTED AND DETERIORATING. THE BOLTS FOR THE SUSPENSION ARE ALSO RUSTED. INCORRECT NUTS AND BOLTS WERE USED IN THE MA... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 4, 2017
Incident date: Jan 29, 2017
WHILE TOWING THE TRAILER THROUGH A CONSTRUCTION ZONE IN TUCSON AZ THE RIGHT TOUNGE FRAME RAIL BENT. THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE FROM LANE TO LANE OF ABOUT 15 INCHES. THE TRAILER WAS TILTING WHILE THE TOW VEHICLE WAS LEVEL ON THE LOWER LANE GOING THROUGH THE CONSTRUCTION ZONE. *DT CARFAX CANNOT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 8, 2017
Incident date: Nov 11, 2016
WE WERE PROCEEDING SOUTH ON I-5 JUST SOUTH OF SAN CLEMENTE, CA, 55MPH IN SLOW (RT) LANE PULLING OUR 5TH WHEEL. TIRE (RT. RR OF TANDEM TRAILER) BLEW. I HEARD IT AND FELT IT RIGHT AWAY PULLED OVER TO SHOULDER AS QUICKLY AS I COULD SAFELY, IT TOOK ABOUT 200 YDS. FOUND THAT TREAD HAD PARTIALLY BLOWN OF... Read more
TIRES
Feb 8, 2017
Incident date: Nov 11, 2016
WE WERE PROCEEDING SOUTH ON I-5 JUST SOUTH OF SAN CLEMENTE, CA, 55MPH IN SLOW (RT) LANE PULLING OUR 5TH WHEEL. TIRE (RT. RR OF TANDEM TRAILER) BLEW. I HEARD IT AND FELT IT RIGHT AWAY PULLED OVER TO SHOULDER AS QUICKLY AS I COULD SAFELY, IT TOOK ABOUT 200 YDS. FOUND THAT TREAD HAD PARTIALLY BLOWN OF... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
May 2, 2016
Incident date: Nov 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD. WHILE REVERSING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE AXLE DETACHED AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF T... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 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 (current) | 7 | 6 | |
| 2015 | 6 | 4 | View |
| 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 |