2026 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
6 recalls, 0 complaints
26V439000 Jul 8, 2026
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Wildwood and Salem travel trailers. The Federal Placard may have the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120... Read more
Consequence
Referencing the incorrect GVWR may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall 04-2075.
26V352000 May 29, 2026
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Wildwood, Salem and 2026 Stealth EVO travel trailers. The fireplace outlet may have the incorrect wiring.
Consequence
The incorrect wiring may not make adequate contact, increasing the amperage and risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wiring and outlet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410.
25V708000 Oct 17, 2025
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Wildwood and Salem travel trailers. The exterior griddle may be stowed while still connected to LP gas line.
Consequence
A griddle stowed while the gas is still in use can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and install a locking mechanism as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles are still in manufacturer control so no owner letters are needed. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-1992.
25V707000 Oct 17, 2025
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Stealth EVO, RPOD, 2025-2026 Wildwood, and Salem recreational trailers. The tire information label may list the incorrect tire inflation information.
Consequence
A tire can be overinflated after referencing the incorrect information, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2025. Owners of Salem, Wildwood, and Stealth EVO may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Owner of RPOD may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112. Forest River's n... Read more
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.
25V425000 Jun 20, 2025
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Wildwood and Salem travel trailer recreational trailers. The exterior transit latch on the rear patio door cannot be unlocked from inside the vehicle.
Consequence
A door that remains locked can prevent or delay occupants from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the exterior transit latch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1945.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
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, 2027).
125
Total Recalls
145
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2026 (current) | 6 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 8 | 4 | 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 | 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 |