2006 Forest River Wildcat problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Tires:valve (1) · Structure:body (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2017-11-22 · campaign 17V756000 · 365,885 vehicles
Defect: 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 2013-20
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
2022-06-05 · Structure:body“frame cracked and bent near the fifth wheel pin box housing while driving down a bumpy interstate 10 in el paso texas. …”
2018-02-04 · Unknown Or Other“i bought the trailer 4-1-2017. during my short second camping trip, the trailer dropped down on my truck bed rails. the trailer frame around the pin box had ripped and and broke in multiple areas. almost lost my trailer on the interstate. the frame is made with very thin metal.…”
2010-09-04 · Wheels · 5,000 mi“all 5 tire rims (including spare) developed leaks on 2006 wild cat 5th wheel trailer made by forest river. i was told by 4 different tire repair shops that the rims were no good because they leak , it is not the tire but the rim, the rims are all stenciled with: 15x6 j1105 dot max load 2600 china sz. *tr…”
2008-09-08 · Tires:valve“cracked valve stems on camper. consumer feels that the recall should be expanded further yet because it covers 2006 and he purchased his camper in 2005 . *nj the consumer stated he had his valve stems replaced on his rv. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.