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2001 Forest River Wildwood recalls and problems

The 2001 Forest River Wildwood 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
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2001 Forest River Wildwood vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Forest River Wildwood recalls

Recall 07V-085: Equipment

Reported Mar 5, 2007 · 128,000 vehicles affected · FOREST RIVER, INC.

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,

2001 Forest River Wildwood problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Structure7
Tires4
Equipment1

Most reported parts

  • Tires › Tread/Belt — 3
  • Structure › Body — 3
  • Structure › Body › Roof and Pillars — 3
  • Structure › Frame and Members — 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 2001 Forest River Wildwood complaints

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

Tires · at 2,000 miles · reported Sep 28, 2011
Upon returning from vacation sept 23 traveling on interstate 40, I had a blowout. On sept 24 traveled to gallup new mexico and replaced the tire (Of which they kept). I AM again on the road, blew another tire, stopped in albuquerque nm at walmart and replaced the tire (They also kept the bad tire). Luckily I did not have any more blowouts for the rest of the trip. I went to ok tire on sept 28 which is where I purchased the tires orginally and they asked that I bring the remaining three tires up for inspection. They also were falling apart. It looks as if they are defective and ok tire as much…
Equipment · reported Aug 7, 2009
Dometic refrigerator in 2001 wildwood motor home. Consumer states that the recall was performed but it failed just like the original refrigerator. After the recall was performed, the rv was then stored in a rented space for nearly 8 months. There was leaking and staining at the rear of the refrigerator. There was also yellow residue and the smell of ammonia. Updated 08/07/09.
Structure · reported Apr 22, 2008
Forest river put the rubber roof on wrong and it let water in and rotted the roof under it. This let the roof come loose and come off on the rood. I have seen a lest three of there trailers do if.
Structure · reported Jan 11, 2008
The contact owns a 2001 forest river wildwood. The contact stated that the camper roof was improperly installed and rotting out the roof decking. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. No other vehicle information was available. Updated 5/6/08 updated 05/06/08
Tires · reported Aug 15, 2006
On 3 different occasions the carlisle trailer tires (St205 75r15) blew out on the highway. They totally shredded and the steel belts were protruding . These tires were on a 2001 5th wheel trailer and had a minimal number of miles on them, approximately 2000 miles. They appeared to be in great condition and were properly inflated at the time of the blow outs. Each time we replaced the tire with a new and different brand trailer tire. The 3 blowouts happened within a month of each other.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Forest River Wildwood have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Forest River Wildwood: 07V-085 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Forest River Wildwood?

Owners report structure problems most often (7 reports), followed by tires (4). 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.