2007 Forest River Wildcat recalls and problems

The 2007 Forest River Wildcat has 1 safety recall and 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
10
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2007 Forest River Wildcat vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2007 Forest River Wildcat recalls

Recall 17V-756: Equipment

Reported Nov 22, 2017 · 365,885 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

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.

2007 Forest River Wildcat problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Tires4
Structure3
Trailer Hitches1
Suspension1
Equipment1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 2
  • Tires › Valve — 1
  • Structure › Frame and Members — 1
  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 8,600 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 2007 Forest River Wildcat complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · reported Oct 29, 2019
The contact owns a 2007 forest river wildcat. While driving 60 MPH over a bump in the road, the rear of the vehicle moved up and down violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the crossmember was currently being replaced. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.
Equipment · reported Apr 6, 2015
We where out camping when my daughter told me the camper was almost on my bed rails we pulled over and found the step deck box and king pin box metal had ripped and making it not towable. We where around 300 miles from home when it happen after getting it to a repair shop the metal ripped in four different spots on front and back cross members. And the shop said we was lucky it didn't come apart and fall off going down the road. And then finding out the frames are known to be a defect when built, and the lippert frame company will not do any thing about it making it a big safety issue. This…
Suspension · reported Aug 26, 2014
We had a 2007 forest river wildcat 5th wheel 28 FT. We were completing our cross country trip that we started in florida. We were in california and as we were coming off the highway, we heard a strange clanging sound. There happened to be a camping world near where we were and so we pulled in. When the mechanic looked at the fifth wheel, he noticed that the hitch was only an inch or two from the bed of the truck. Upon further investigation, the frame of the pin hitch was cracked in a number of spots and that was what you could actually see without taking off the front of the unit. The…
Structure · reported Sep 16, 2013
The contact owns a 2007 forest river wildcat trailer. The contact stated that the main beam failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was not available.
Trailer Hitches · at 15,000 miles · reported Nov 19, 2010
I own a 2007 forest river 5th wheel trailer. It is a wildcat model 28rkbs. The manufacture of the frame for the 5th wheel trailer is a company called lippert components, there was a failure of the 5th wheel hitch pin box to where it is welded to the frame cross members. There was cracks in both the front and rear cross member that support the 5th wheel hitch, the front cross member was cracked by more than 90% of the width of the cross member. The rear cross member was cracked across the total width of the pin box. When I AM referring to cross members that is the steal beam of the frame that…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Forest River Wildcat have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Forest River Wildcat: 17V-756 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Forest River Wildcat?

Owners report tires problems most often (4 reports), followed by structure (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 8,600 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.