Every 2025 Forest River Wildwood recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 26V352000
May 29, 2026Equipment:Electrical
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- The incorrect wiring may not make adequate contact, increasing the amperage and risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 26V352000 →Equipment · NHTSA 25V707000
Oct 17, 2025Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A tire can be overinflated after referencing the incorrect information, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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 number for this recall is 51-1991.
Full recall details for 25V707000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 25V682000
Oct 10, 2025Electrical System:Wiring
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V682000 →Structure · NHTSA 25V425000
Jun 20, 2025Structure:Emergency:Escape/Egress/Exit:Latching/Release System
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A door that remains locked can prevent or delay occupants from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V425000 →Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA 25V364000
Jun 10, 2025Latches/Locks/Linkages
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Salem and Wildwood travel trailers. The side entry gate latch may become unlocked, allowing the strut to open the gate during transit.
- Risk
- An open gate can striking other road users and increases the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will install a warning label and tethered pin and remove the strut, free of chare. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2025. Owner may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1935.
Full recall details for 25V364000 →Structure · NHTSA 25V245000
Apr 14, 2025Structure:Body:Step/Ladder
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Coachmen Catalina, Forest River Aurora, Cascade, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Sandpiper, Sierra, 2025 Campsite Reserve, Impression, Pause, Puma, Sabre, Salem, Vengeance, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers, equipped with a removable step assembly. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach.
- Risk
- Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the clip-on bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact customer service at Aurora & Catalina (1-574-825-4995), Campsite Reserve, Cascade, Cherokee, Sabre, Vengeance (1-260-499-2100), Cedar Creek (1-260-593-4000), Impression (1-574-327-2716), Pause (1-574-327-2681), Puma (1-574-642-0588), Sierra & Sandpiper (1-574-534-4574), and Salem & Wildwood (1-574-534-3167). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1915.
Full recall details for 25V245000 →Structure · NHTSA 24V629000
Aug 22, 2024Structure:Frame and Members
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Salem SBF325RL, and Wildwood WBF325RL travel trailers. The tires may contact chassis components, causing the tires to fail.
- Risk
- Tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will install a riser kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1833.
Full recall details for 24V629000 →Structure · NHTSA 24V490000
Jun 28, 2024Structure:Emergency:Escape/Egress/Exit
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Salem, and Wildwood travel trailers. The affected vehicles may not have a secondary emergency exit installed.
- Risk
- In the event of an emergency, passengers may not be able to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will install an emergency exit window, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-1805.
Full recall details for 24V490000 →
2025 Forest River Wildwood complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Forest River Wildwood, reporting 1 fires, 1 injuries. Forest River has issued at least 6 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Equipment2
- Electrical System1
- Structure1
Service bulletins by component
What people reported
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Forest River Wildwood. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedFire
“The faulty wiring of the battery caused it to catch fire. The vehicle is currently available for inspection, at the dealership.”
2025 FOREST RIVER WILDWOODJul 30, 2026 · MA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11753804
“The contact owns a 2025 Forest River Wildwood. The contact stated that the door on the trailer could be wiggled from the inside and was not properly secured to the trailer. The contact saw sawdust near the heating system after removing the propane service cover, and the water heater overheated.”
2025 FOREST RIVER WILDWOODJul 22, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11752050
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