2013 Forest River Wildcat
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2013 Forest River Wildcat. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 2013 Forest River Wildcat. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Tires
2013 wildcat sterling. consumer writes in regards to sub-standard tires on vehicle at time of delivery from the manufacturer. *smd the consumer stated from may 2012 to august 2014, he experienced two incidents of tire damage resulting from the tread separating from the tire on each occurrence.…
2013 wildcat sterling. consumer writes in regards to sub-standard tires on vehicle at time of delivery from the manufacturer. *smd the consumer stated from may 2012 to august 2014, he experienced two incidents of tire damage resulting from the tread separating from the tire on each occurrence. After the second blowout, the consumer had all of the tires replaced. the technician informed the consumer, the remaining three tires were in the process of separating as well. the consumer stated the last blowout caused damage to the rv. *Jb
Every Forest River Wildcat model year
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