2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD Complaints and Recall Information
The 2017 Forest River Wildwood has 0 complaints and 9 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owner reports most frequently relate to labeling errors affecting tire and axle specifications and safety equipment malfunctions.
There are nine recalls associated with various systems including propane gas venting, electrical wiring for brake safety, water heater exhaust coverage, tire and rim labeling, fire extinguisher defects, and axle labeling inaccuracies.
Recalls- Propane gas vent defect. Recall 17V118000 affects 17 units where the lower sidewall vent for the refrigerator was improperly installed causing propane gas to enter the interior and increase fire or explosion risk. Dealers will install a new vent free of charge.
- Break-away safety switch wiring. Recall 18V550000 covers 5847 trailers with possibly incorrect wiring causing brakes not to engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle, increasing crash risk. Dealers will reroute wiring at no cost.
- Auxiliary shower cover obstruction. Recall 18V436000 involves 326 trailers where an outside shower faucet cover may block the water heater exhaust panel increasing injury risk. Replacement showers will be installed free of charge.
- Incorrect Federal Placard tire info. Recall 16V673000 affects 178 trailers listing wrong tire and inflation specs which may lead to under-inflation and tire failure. Dealers will install corrected placards at no cost.
- Fire extinguisher malfunction. Recall 17V756000 covers 365,885 vehicles having Kidde fire extinguishers that may clog or require excessive force, possibly causing injury or failure to operate. Owners will receive replacement extinguishers.
- Incorrect GAWR labeling. Recall 17V218000 covers 6 trailers with placards listing axle capacity as 5,080 lbs when actual capacity is 4,400 lbs, risking overloading and possible crashes. Dealers will provide new placards free of charge.
- Federal Placard tire and weight errors. Recall 17V282000 affects 71 trailers with incorrect tire, rim, GAWR, and GVWR info, which may cause improper tire installation, overinflation, or overload. Corrected placards will be installed free of charge.
- Incorrect axle labeling. Recall 16V787000 involves 92 trailers where placards and VIN incorrectly state two axles instead of one, risking overload and crash. Corrected documentation and placards will be provided at no cost.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with an attorney familiar with lemon law is advised for those facing safety defects or ongoing problems.
2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD Summary
2017
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
372422
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
5847 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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 if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.
Risk: If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
326 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forest River Wildwood, and 2016-2019 Forest River Salem recreational trailers. The outside auxiliary shower faucet cover may cover the water heater exhaust panel when opened.
Risk: The covered water heater exhaust panel could increase the risk of injury.
2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
71 vehicles affected
TIRES
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Salem, Wildwood, XLR, Sanibel, Wildcat, Vengeance, Chaparral Lite and Columbus recreational trailers. The Federal Placard may inaccurately list the tire and rim combinations that are installed on the trailers. Additionally, the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and 49 CFR part 567, "Certification."
Risk: The incorrect information may cause the operator to install an incorrect replacement rim or tire, overinflate the tire, or overload the vehicle, all scenarios that may increase the risk of a crash.
2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
6 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Salem and Wildwood recreational vehicles. The Federal Placard on these vehicles incorrectly lists the Gross Axle Weight Rating capacity (GAWR) being 5,080 lbs, when the axles actually have a capacity of 4,400 lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: The incorrect GAWR may result in the vehicle being overloaded, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
365885 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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.
2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
17 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Wildwood recreational trailers, model WDT197BH and Salem recreational trailers, model SMT197BH. The lower sidewall vent for the refrigerator was improperly installed, allowing propane gas to enter the vehicle.
Risk: A propane leak into the interior of the vehicle in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire or explosion.
2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
92 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Salem recreational trailers, model SMT186RB, manufactured October 13, 2016 through October 21, 2016 and model year 2017 Wildwood recreational trailers, model WDT186RB, manufactured October 7, 2016, through October 21, 2016. The Federal Placard Label and the VIN incorrectly states that the vehicle has two axles, while the vehicle is only equipped with one axle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: If the owner follows the information on the Federal Placard Label, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
178 vehicles affected
TIRES
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers manufactured August 9, 2016, to September 6, 2016. The Federal Placard on the affected vehicles incorrectly lists the tire and rim combination. The placard states ST225/75R15 Load Range C tires with an inflation pressure of 50PSI and a rim size of 15X6.0JJ, however, the trailer is equipped with ST225/75R15 Load Range D tires that have an inflation pressure of 65PSI, installed on 15X6.0JJ rims. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: The incorrect tire information on the Federal Label may result in the operator under-inflating the tires. An underinflated tire may cause sudden tire failure, or poor handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.