2002 Forest River Wildcat recalls and problems
The 2002 Forest River Wildcat has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2002 Forest River Wildcat vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2002 Forest River Wildcat recalls
Recall 07V-085: Equipment
Problem: Certain recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Fix: Forest river will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600,
2002 Forest River Wildcat problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 |
Most reported parts
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf Spring Assembly › Leaf — 1
- Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 2,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2002 Forest River Wildcat complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Forest River Wildcat have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Forest River Wildcat: 07V-085 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Forest River Wildcat?
Owners report equipment problems most often (2 reports), followed by suspension (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 2,000 miles.
Are Forest River recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Forest River dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.