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Forest River Wildcat recalls and problems

19 recalls and 54 owner complaints for 23 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
19
Complaints
54
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
5

Choose a model year

20242022202120192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003200220012000

Forest River Wildcat by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2024 Wildcat200000
2022 Wildcat300000
2021 Wildcat400000
2019 Wildcat200000
2018 Wildcat320000
2017 Wildcat320000
2016 Wildcat310000
2015 Wildcat340200
2014 Wildcat410000
2013 Wildcat210000
2012 Wildcat130000
2011 Wildcat210000
2010 Wildcat171200
2009 Wildcat100000
2008 Wildcat110000
2007 Wildcat1101000
2006 Wildcat240000
2005 Wildcat230000
2004 Wildcat2100000
2003 Wildcat310100
2002 Wildcat130000
2001 Wildcat100000
2000 Wildcat100000

Most reported Forest River Wildcat problems

Problem areaReports
Tires15
Structure14
Suspension11
Wheels8
Equipment8
Unknown or Other4
Power Train4
Electrical System3
Service Brakes3
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)1

All Forest River Wildcat recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
26V-704Oct 22, 20262024Electrical SystemForest River, Inc.
24V-272Apr 17, 20242021–2022EquipmentForest River, Inc.
24V-265Apr 12, 20242024Trailer HitchesForest River, Inc.
22V-556Jul 29, 20222022EquipmentForest River, Inc.
22V-243Apr 13, 20222022EquipmentForest River, Inc.
21V-145Mar 8, 20212021Equipment, TiresForest River, Inc.
21V-141Mar 5, 20212021EquipmentForest River, Inc.
21V-059Feb 8, 20212021EquipmentForest River, Inc.
18V-550Aug 21, 20182014–2019Electrical SystemForest River, Inc.
18V-361Jun 1, 20182019TiresForest River, Inc.
17V-756Nov 22, 20172003–2018EquipmentForest River, Inc.
17V-282Apr 26, 20172017–2018TiresForest River, Inc.
16V-059Feb 3, 20162016EquipmentForest River, Inc.
15V-128Mar 4, 20152015EquipmentForest River, Inc.
14V-077Feb 27, 20142014EquipmentForest River, Inc.
13V-203May 17, 20132013–2014EquipmentForest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm…
10V-355Aug 3, 20102011EquipmentForest river is recalling certain model year 2011 wildcat travel trailers manufactured from january 1, 2010 through july 22, 2010.
08V-346Jul 7, 20082003–2006EquipmentForest river is recalling certain my 2003-2006 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation.
07V-085Mar 5, 20072000–2003EquipmentCertain recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Forest River Wildcat?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2007 Forest River Wildcat has the most reports (10). Check the 2007 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Forest River Wildcat have?

NHTSA lists 19 safety recalls covering Forest River Wildcat model years 2000–2019, 2021–2022, 2024.

What are the most common Forest River Wildcat problems?

Owners report tires, structure, suspension problems most often.