2015 Forest River Wildwood
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 2015 Forest River Wildwood. Newest first.
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, and Rainier recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery causing the brakes to not engage…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to reroute the wiring, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22/30-0824.
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, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Salem recreational trailers manufactured June 2, 2015, to October 6, 2015 and 2015 Wildwood recreational trailers manufactured June 3, 2015, to October 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the tire and wheel placard incorrectly states the wheel rim and tire size. As such, these vehicles…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the incorrect tire and rim is installed, there may be instability of the vehicle when towing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected tire placard, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-453-6064. Forest River's recall number is 19-10082015-0093.
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Salem Ice Cabin trailers manufactured October 10, 2014, to October 28, 2014, and certain model year 2015 Wildwood Ice Cabin trailers manufactured October 10, 2014, to October 22, 2014. Due to insufficient thickness, the Lippert Components-brand draw bar of the affected trailers may…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the draw bar breaks, the front of the trailer may fall or the trailer may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River has notified the dealers who have the affected trailers quarantined on their lots. Lippert Components personnel will reinforce the draw tube, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383. Forest River's number for this recall is 06-11032014.
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Salem 8X16FK, 8X18RB, 8X20RD, 8X20RC, 8X20SV, 8X21RV, 8X22RDV, and 8X22RHV, and 2015 Wildwood 8X16FK, 8X18RB, 8X20RD, 8X20RC, 8X20SV, 8X21RV, 8X22RDV, and 8X22RHV ice house fishing cabin trailers manufactured September 22, 2014, to October 23, 2014. The affected trailers may have been…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A spring hanger that fractures may result in a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River has notified the dealers that have the affected trailers quarantined. Dealers will install a spring hanger reinforcement kit, free of charge. The recall began in late October 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383. Forest River's number for this recall is 6-102914.
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Salem and Wildwood T174BH recreational vehicles manufactured September 18, 2013, to August 29, 2014. The affected vehicles may have an incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the certification and tire information labels. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Part 567…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the trailer is loaded to the specifications listed on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and will provide corrected labels to the owners, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383. Forest River's number for this recall is 2014-PLT6.
Owner complaints
4 complaints1 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Unknown or other
This past august 2020 the back left wheel bearing snapped off taking the tire with it while in the middle of a busy highway and the mechanic said all the backing assemblys, hubs and bearings and 2 tires needed to replaced because of a bearing issue associated with the camper. The tire literally…
This past august 2020 the back left wheel bearing snapped off taking the tire with it while in the middle of a busy highway and the mechanic said all the backing assemblys, hubs and bearings and 2 tires needed to replaced because of a bearing issue associated with the camper. The tire literally snapped right off the camper. There were cars all around us, in the middle of rush hour traffic, on 290 e in tonawanda, ny. We were very lucky we pulled over right before the wheel snapped off. I know that normal wear and tear IS not unusual, but this was very dangerous and could have caused a bad accident. I did find a recall on these campers because of what seemed to be the same issue that we had, on the specific make model and year of the camper. I was hoping you would be able to give me some insight on next steps to take and possible compensation. I have included a recall notice I have found and receipt for the past towing and bearing repair
- Structure
TL* the contact owns a 2015 forest river wildwood travel trailer. When attempting to release the waste black tank, the contact pulled the valve as normal, but only a small amount of waste was released before it completely stopped releasing. The contact had to drive the vehicle forward and…
TL* the contact owns a 2015 forest river wildwood travel trailer. When attempting to release the waste black tank, the contact pulled the valve as normal, but only a small amount of waste was released before it completely stopped releasing. The contact had to drive the vehicle forward and forcefully slam on the brakes to cause the vehicle to jerk in order for more waste to release. The contact would have to repeat the action. The contact took the vehicle to john's rv (242 blastmaster road lexington, sc, 29072; 803-359-2957) who redirected the valve that the waste was released from; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified by email and by phone and referred the contact to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.
- Unknown or other
On or near april 27TH of this year I took delivery of a brand new wildwood camper and was so extremely proud and happy with my purchase. On may 6TH I and my family went camping at a local state park. Less than 15 miles from my residence. During the drive to this park I was not able to reach speeds…
On or near april 27TH of this year I took delivery of a brand new wildwood camper and was so extremely proud and happy with my purchase. On may 6TH I and my family went camping at a local state park. Less than 15 miles from my residence. During the drive to this park I was not able to reach speeds greater than 40 mph due to the trailer 'fish tailing'. after discussing with other campers they had all stated that a 'equalizer hitch' IS what was needed to calm the fish tailing down. This was purchased and applied to my truck and camper. On a test drive I was able to attain a speed of 45 mph however it was with fish tailing. I discussed this issue with liebelt rv, this IS the company that I had purchased this camper from and their mechanic thought that all was needed would be a sway control bar. After serious discussion with the mechanic we had decided to leave the trailer there and my truck to verify correct installation of the equalizer hitch and to install the sway control bar. It also was determined that the mechanic would test drive and verify the fish tailing problem that I was having. A determination was made to install two sway control bars and to change the tires from the original camper to a heavier duty wider crown tire. with all this done to my brand new camper, I and my family took it camping. The state park was 100 miles from my home and the trailer fish tailed all the way with top speed of 55 mph and this was sketchy. We took it on a second camping trip which was approximately 125 miles away and again the top speed was 55 mph and sketchy. my truck IS a RAM 1500 laramie with heavy duty upgrades to include 5000 lb airbags and the heavy duty towing package. all driving was on highway with posted speed limits of 65 mph / 70 mph and 80 mph
- Suspension
Brand new only 1 year old used only 5 times. driving and kept hearing a loud noise driving did not feel like we were in total control. he slowed down and when we got to the campground about 15 miles from our house he saw the leaf spring was hanging. could have cause my two year old and three…
Brand new only 1 year old used only 5 times. driving and kept hearing a loud noise driving did not feel like we were in total control. he slowed down and when we got to the campground about 15 miles from our house he saw the leaf spring was hanging. could have cause my two year old and three year olds lives had we have been rolling down the interstate and at a higher speed than 40 mph . this has been a known problem in previous forest river models and know I am concerned with this trailer. we are talking our first big trip to mountains in july and I am scared. my dealer said that manufacturer al,ost 90% of time says ppl overloaded trailer and I can say for a fact we did not I wat to get this on record and see if there has been other issues and to warn drivers. I have attached pictures and I also have two vidoes if needed
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10178433This is a document that describes how to take the required photos to assess the slideroom mechanism for adjustment and function.
Every Forest River Wildwood model year
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