2021 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT Complaints and Recall Information

The 2021 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owner reports most often involve issues related to electrical components, safety chains, and equipment installation deficiencies based on recall information.

There are five recalls related to different systems and components, including electrical circuits, safety chains, spare tire carriers, and furnace flues.

• LED backlight circuit board. Recall 24V272000 affects 4,480 vehicles due to the LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range overheating, which increases the risk of fire. Dealers will disconnect and cut the circuit powering the LED backlights and terminate the wiring free of charge.
• Safety chains. Recall 21V059000 affects 53 trailer models where the safety chains do not meet the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. This defect could cause the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the safety chains with correctly rated ones at no cost.
• Spare tire carrier installation. Recall 21V145000 involves 309 vehicles where the spare tire carrier may be installed incorrectly, allowing it to detach. This increases the risk of a crash or injury. Dealers will secure the spare tire carrier free of charge. This recall is listed twice as it relates to both equipment and tire components.
• Furnace flue alignment. Recall 21V141000 affects 21 vehicles due to insufficient furnace hold screws that can cause the flue to become misaligned during travel. This may allow furnace exhaust to leak into the living space, increasing injury or death risk. Dealers will secure the furnace and align the flue at no cost.

Owners dealing with multiple repairs or unresolved recall issues involving safety components may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney familiar with lemon law claims could be beneficial.