Every 2015 Forest River Wildcat recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electrical System · NHTSA 18V550000
Aug 21, 2018Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
- Problem
- 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 the trailer house battery causing the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.
- Risk
- If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V550000 →Equipment · NHTSA 17V756000
Nov 22, 2017Equipment
- Problem
- 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 trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Full recall details for 17V756000 →Equipment · NHTSA 15V128000
Apr 3, 2015Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Wildcat WCF275CKX, WCF272RLX, WCF295RSX, WCF293REX, WCF282RKX, and WCF312BHX recreational fifth wheel trailers manufactured November 6, 2014, to February 18, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with Federal Certification Labels that incorrectly state the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) to be 13,000lbs. when the correct GVWR is 11,999lbs. As such, these trailers fail to conform to Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- If the trailer is overloaded, the trailer pin box (the connection point for the trailer to the vehicle) may fail, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Forest River will notify owners and will send corrected Federal Certification Labels, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600.
Full recall details for 15V128000 →
2015 Forest River Wildcat complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Forest River Wildcat, reporting 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Service Brakes2
- Wheels2
- Electrical System1
- Structure1
- Suspension1
- Unknown Or Other1
What people reported
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Forest River Wildcat. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“2015 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT 5TH WHEEL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MICROWAVE MALFUNCTION WHICH CAUSED A FIRE INSIDE VEHICLE.”
2015 FOREST RIVER WILDCATMay 11, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11093088
Fire
“FOREST RIVER WILDCAT MAXX YEAR 2015 ; BRAKE FRONT DRIVER SIDE LOCKED UP GOING 30-35 MPH ENTERING XPRESS WAY OUTSIDER SACRAMENTO CALIF. AND STARTED SMOKING RESPONDING TO FIRE EXTINGUISHER. ON ROAD WORKER FIXED BY DISCONNECTING BRAKE. STARTED AGAIN AND 3 REMAINING BRAKES LOCKED.”
2015 FOREST RIVER WILDCATMar 1, 2016
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10839154
“Out frame is bent on both sides above the shackles towards the driver side about 5". Insurance said it wear and tear. We do traveling healthcare and are stuck outside of an area we can work as it's where we stay when on contract. We can't find anywhere to work on it either.”
2015 FOREST RIVER WILDCATApr 28, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11657138
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE STARTED SMOKING. THE DRIVER EXTINGUISHED THE TIRE. AN AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC CAME OUT AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE NEEDED TO BE DISCONNECTED ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE.”
2015 FOREST RIVER WILDCATMar 1, 2016
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10839149
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