2011 Forest River Wildcat recalls and problems

The 2011 Forest River Wildcat has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

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

Recalls may cover only some 2011 Forest River Wildcat vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2011 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.

Recall 10V-355: Equipment

Reported Aug 3, 2010 · 155 vehicles affected · FOREST RIVER, INC.

Problem: Forest river is recalling certain model year 2011 wildcat travel trailers manufactured from january 1, 2010 through july 22, 2010. The information for the models' gross vehicle weight rating, gross axle weight rating, tires, rims, and air pressure was incorrectly inputted in the corporate computer system. As a result, the gross axle weight rating label and the tire label on the vehicles is incorrect and may lead an owner to inadvertently overload the vehicle.

Risk: An overload condition may result in an axle or tire failure increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Forest river will be mailing corrected labels to retail purchasers, and/or to dealers. The safety recall began on august 9, 2010. Owners may contact forest river at 1-574-206-7600.

2011 Forest River Wildcat problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Tires1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 6,600 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 2011 Forest River Wildcat complaints

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

Tires · at 6,600 miles · reported Sep 3, 2012
Dot 1kmm16a 1710 tires were on this 2011 forest river fifth wheel purchased july 19th 2011. In the state of pennsylvania a state inspection is required. It passed the first inspection when trailer was registered in august of 2011. When inspected in august of 2012, the inspection failed due to tires having dry rot, a potential hazard of blowing or separating . I keep the trailer on a concrete pad with tire covers. Concern is I was lucky that I require a state inspection annually, if not I would never guess that the tires were bad. They look fine to me with lots of tread and no apparent cracks…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Forest River Wildcat have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Forest River Wildcat: 17V-756 (equipment), 10V-355 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Forest River Wildcat?

Owners report tires problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 6,600 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.