2010 Forest River Wildcat recalls and problems

The 2010 Forest River Wildcat has 1 safety recall and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
7
Crashes / fires
1 / 2
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2010 Forest River Wildcat vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2010 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.

2010 Forest River Wildcat problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Suspension4
Power Train2
Tires1
Structure1
Wheels1
Equipment1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Frame and Members — 1
  • Power Train › Axle Assembly — 1
  • Wheels › Hub — 1
  • Suspension › Multiple Axle — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 2,800 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 2010 Forest River Wildcat complaints

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

Suspension · reported Nov 30, 2021
Two component issues on 2010 Forest River 31THSB 1 - Lippert axle hub brake drum failure. Multiple failures of these axles and Lippert have not issued a recall. My trailer lost the wheel from the axle, with the brake drum still attached to the wheel. Fortunately, we were not traveling at highway speed. Tire rolled underneath the trail causing damage to the side and underside of trailer. Lippert are aware of these constant axle failures and their solution is to sell you two axles for the price of one. 3-to-4-week delivery! Does not include the property damage, or take in account we where 3000…
Suspension · at 1,500 miles · reported Sep 30, 2015
The trailer blew tires on opposite sides traveling on I-35 in a straight direction, in one week. Repair service said that the bearing had failed with no replacements available new axles would need purchased. I found replacement bearings and now the service provider says the hubs are bad. Manufacturer says they don't have a recall set-up but will sale axles two for one. Forums are show this as a problem experienced by many. This is why lippert has discontinued replacement parts.
Suspension · reported Jan 13, 2012
Cpsc#i11c0582a. 2010 forest river wildcat trailer. Consumer stated the rear axle hub caught fire and the face of the hub completely came apart. The consumer stated the part that came off, was the part that held the lug bolts to which the tire was attached.
Power Train · reported Jan 3, 2012
Cpsc#i11b0689a. Fifth wheel trailer. Consumer stated the wheel hub caught fire on the interstate and the wheel came off. ...update 01/20/12 the axles were replaced. Updated 03/21/12
Structure · at 2,800 miles · reported Jul 28, 2011
Lippert component industries builds frames for recreational vehicles, travel trailers, and fifth wheels. They did install (Have since stopped installation) axles with sealed bearing systems as part of the frame build. In reading numerous message boards (And through personal experience) these are extremely prone to failure and failure while traveling on the highway could cause fires, loss of control of trailer, and possible wheel separation from trailer (For more experiences search for sealed bearing system on the web). Lippert is aware of the high failure rate and this is evidenced by how…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Forest River Wildcat have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2010 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 2010 Forest River Wildcat?

Owners report suspension problems most often (4 reports), followed by power train (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 2,800 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.