2011 Forest River Wildwood problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Power Train:axle Assembly (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (2)
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.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:water Heater 2010-06-24 · campaign 10V281000 · 1,488 vehicles
Defect: FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SALEM AND WILDWOOD TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2009 THROUGH JUNE 11, 2010. THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL MECHANISM OF THE WATER HEATER MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION IN THE UNIT. AS A RESULT, THE BURNER MAY FLAME UP OUT OF CONTROL WHEN LIT.
Risk: THE EXCESS FLAME OUTSIDE OF THE BURNER CHAMBER CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE RV TRAILER.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE THE WATER HEATER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 574-534-6913.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2020-08-05 · 511213 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a document that describes how to take the required photos to assess the slideroom mechanism for adjustment and function.
What owners report
2015-07-20 · Unknown Or Other · 100 mi“floor is rotted, and people can be injured during normal use, by falling through the floor. manufacturing defect: related to failure by manufacturer to insulate the floor/wood from outside elements. here is a website where others have been having the same issue: http://www.everything-about-rving.com/wildwood-ultra-lite-travel-trailer-flo…”
2012-10-26 · Tires · 7,000 mi“i have a 2011 forest river blue ridge rv (3025 cabin edition). this rv is equipped with goodyear marathon st235/80r16 tires. i purchased this rv in nov. 6, 2010. during out recent return trip from maine we had a blow out on the passenger side front of the rv. i had checked the pressures throughout this trip. during ever stop i checked the ti…”
2011-08-25 · Electrical System · 400 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2011 forest river wildwood. the contact stated the electric system continued to shut off the circuit breaker when the television and the fan was turned on. the contact stated the breaker box was extremely hot. the air conditioner also did not blow cold air. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who determined …”
2010-08-03 · Power Train:axle Assembly · 250 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2011 forest river wildwood rv. the contact stated the wheels independently locked. an independent mechanic discovered that the front axle had fractured and struck the rear tire. in addition, the passenger side tire had slid into the rear passenger tire. the failure was caused by the front passenger side anchor axle spring, wh…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.