2018 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD has 0 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to electrical and labeling components in recall notices. There are no consumer complaints recorded for this model year.
There are eight recalls affecting various systems on the 2018 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD, including electrical components, labeling errors, equipment defects, and tire and hitch safety. The recalls address issues that could impact trailer brake activation, safety placard accuracy, and fire extinguisher functionality.
- Break-away safety switch wiring. The wiring may not be connected to constant power causing trailer brakes to fail to activate if the trailer separates from the tow vehicle, increasing crash risk. (NHTSA Recall 20V563000; 4,397 vehicles affected; fix involves rewiring at no cost.)
- Federal placard tire mislabeling. The placard incorrectly states tire sizes causing potential improper tire installation which can affect handling and increase crash risk. (NHTSA Recall 17V790000; 133 vehicles affected; corrected placards issued free.)
- Break-away switch wiring harness defect. Wiring may disconnect from house battery, preventing brake engagement upon separation from the tow vehicle and raising crash risk. (NHTSA Recall 18V550000; 5,847 vehicles affected; dealers install a new wiring harness free.)
- Auxiliary shower faucet placement. Faucet cover might block the water heater exhaust panel when open, potentially increasing injury risk. (NHTSA Recall 18V436000; 326 vehicles affected; replacement shower installed free of charge.)
- Fire extinguisher malfunction. Kidde extinguishers with plastic handles may clog or require excessive force to activate, risking injury in a fire. (NHTSA Recall 17V756000; 365,885 vehicles affected across models; owners instructed to obtain free replacements.)
- Incorrect Federal weight placard. Placard may state wrong trailer weight affecting load distribution and handling, potentially increasing crash risk. (NHTSA Recall 17V484000; 30 vehicles affected; corrected placards installed by dealers free.)
- Federal placard tire and weight inaccuracies. Placard may list incorrect tire, rim, GAWR, and GVWR information leading to improper tire and load management, raising crash risk. (NHTSA Recall 17V282000; 71 vehicles affected; corrected placards provided at no cost.)
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects should consider reviewing their rights under their state’s lemon law to determine available remedies.
2018 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
376689
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
4397 vehicles affected
TRAILER HITCHES
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Wildwood, Salem, and 2020 Sonoma travel trailers. The break-away safety switch may not be wired to constant power, which can cause the trailer brakes to not activate in the event of a trailer separation from the tow vehicle.
Risk: If the brakes of the trailer do not engage, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 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.
2018 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.
2018 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.
2018 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
30 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The Federal Placards on these vehicles may state an incorrect weight of the trailer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: An incorrect weight on the label may affect how the operator loads the vehicle, impacting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 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.
2018 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
133 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The Federal Placard on these vehicles incorrectly states that the trailers are equipped with ST215/75R15 Load Range D tires, however, the installed tires are size ST205/75R15 Load Range D. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: If the incorrect label causes the operator to install tires of the wrong size, vehicle handling may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.