2012 Forest River Wildwood recalls and problems

The 2012 Forest River Wildwood has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2012 Forest River Wildwood vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 Forest River Wildwood 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.

2012 Forest River Wildwood problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Tires2
Equipment1
Structure1

Most reported parts

  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 42,000 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 2012 Forest River Wildwood complaints

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

Equipment · reported Jun 22, 2013
2013 wildwood 36 FT. Travel trailer . Turning the oven on the camper got really hot .had the exhaust fan on over the stove .went outside to see if the vent was open and there was no outside vent .called forest river there response was it has a charcoal filter so the hood system did not need to be piped outside. I stated where does all the heat go in my camper is this not a health hazard since the stove runs of propane.the wall behind stove and side of refrigerator are to hot for me. Fuel system and equipment as specified in ansi/nfpa 1192 standards on rvs states sealed combustion and direct…
Tires · reported Jun 18, 2012
The contact owns a 2012 forest river wildwood equipped with trail express tires. The contact stated that while examining the tires he noticed that the sidewalls were cracked. The dealer was notified and stated that they reported the failure to the manufacturer.
Tires · at 42,000 miles · reported Oct 24, 2011
The contact owns a 2012 forest river wildwood tow trailer equipped with greenball corporation tow master tires, size FT 205/75r15, serial number: 9dul2810. The contact stated that the rear driver and passenger side tires went flat due to cracks along the tire tread. The remaining tires also exhibited the same failure. All five tires on the trailer were replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but denied any assistance with repairs. The trailer did not have a mileage to report. The vehicle failure and current mileage was 42,000. The tire failure mileage was unknown. The DOT number was not…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Forest River Wildwood have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Forest River Wildwood: 17V-756 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Forest River Wildwood?

Owners report tires problems most often (2 reports), followed by equipment (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 42,000 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.