2019 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD Complaints and Recall Information
The 2019 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD has 0 complaints and 14 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owner reports are not available due to the lack of complaints. The recalls primarily involve safety and equipment issues across electrical, suspension, and labeling systems.
There are 14 recalls affecting multiple systems on this vehicle. They cover electrical wiring defects, break-away safety switch issues, tire pressure label errors, unsecured fresh water tanks, improper axle components, and faulty lighting. These defects pose risks including loss of trailer braking, fire hazards, axle failure, and increased crash risk. The manufacturer provides remedies at no cost through dealer repairs or replacements.
Recalls- Break-away switch wiring. Camp No. 20V563000 affects 4,397 vehicles from 2018-2021. The break-away safety switch may lack constant power, preventing trailer brakes from activating in separation events. This raises crash risk due to loss of vehicle control. Dealers will rewire the switch free of charge.
- Incorrect tire pressure label. Camp No. 19V079000 affects 25 units. The federal placard erroneously states a front tire pressure of 110 PSI instead of the correct 80 PSI. Overinflated tires risk failure and crashes. Corrected placards will be supplied at no cost.
- Unsecured fresh water tank. Camp Nos. 21V621000 (336 vehicles) and 20V482000 (643 vehicles) cover 2019-2021 models. The tanks may detach from the frame, increasing crash risk. Dealers will secure tanks free of charge.
- Break-away switch power loss. Camp No. 18V550000 affects 5,847 units (2014-2019 models). Wiring may disconnect the break-away switch from the battery, disabling the trailer brakes if separated. Dealers will install a new wiring harness at no cost.
- Faulty clearance light wiring. Camp No. 18V856000 covers 5 vehicles. Incorrect wiring can cause clearance lights to fail, reducing visibility and raising crash risk. Dealer repairs will correct wiring free of charge.
- Power cord placement. Camp No. 18V933000 affects 151 units. The power cord hatch is above the water heater exhaust, risking melting and bare wiring that could start a fire. Dealers will reposition the cord to prevent this hazard.
- Improper break-away switch wiring. Camp No. 18V428000 impacts 110 vehicles. The switch might be wired without constant power, preventing trailer brakes from engaging if the trailer detaches. A new wiring harness will be installed for free.
- Missing inner bearing races. Camp No. 18V624000 affects 935 trailers. Axle hubs may lack inner bearing races causing bearing burnout or overheating, which could separate the hub and cause a crash. Dealers will replace defective hubs or axles at no cost.
- Axle contacting chassis. Camp No. 18V386000 involves 152 vehicles. The axle equalizer can allow axle contact with the chassis leading to axle failure and crash risk. A taller equalizer kit will replace the defective part free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues on the 2019 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD may have rights under their state’s lemon law. It is advisable to consult with a consumer protection attorney specializing in lemon law cases to explore possible remedies.
2019 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD Summary
2019
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
10
Total Recalls
12601
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2019 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
336 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Salem, Wildwood and 2020-2021 Stealth EVO travel trailers. The fresh water tank may not be properly secured to the vehicle's frame.
Risk: A fresh water tank that detaches from the frame could increase the risk of a crash.
2019 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
643 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Salem and Wildwood motorhomes. The fresh water tank may not be properly secured to the vehicle's frame.
Risk: A fresh water tank that detaches from the frame could increase the risk of a crash.
2019 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.
2019 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
25 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Wildwood recreational trailers. The Federal Placard indicates an incorrect front tire pressure of 110 PSI. The correct PSI of the front, rear and spare tires is 80 PSI. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire selection and Rims." Additionally, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: Overinflating a tire may result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
151 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The power cord hatch is located above the water heater exhaust, possibly resulting in the cord or the hatch melting.
Risk: A melted cord may result in bare wiring, increasing the risk of fire.
2019 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
5 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Forest River, Inc (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The clearance lights on these vehicles may not work due to being incorrectly wired. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Inoperative clearance lights can reduce the trailers visibility to others, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 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.
2019 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
152 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. These vehicles are equipped with an axle equalizer that can allow the axle to contact the chassis.
Risk: If the axle contacts the chassis, it could result in axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
935 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Catalina and Apex travel trailers and Forest River Shasta, Wildwood, Salem, Vibe, Sierra, Sandpiper, XLR and Prime Time travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.
Risk: The missing bearing race may cause premature hub bearing failure, possibly resulting in a separation of the hub from the axle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
110 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Wildwood and Salem recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may have been improperly wired such that it is not connected to a constant power source, thereby possibly preventing the trailer brakes from automatically applying if the trailer were to separate from the tow vehicle.
Risk: If the trailer does not brake when it becomes detached from the tow vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.