2016 Forest River Wildcat Maxx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (2)
Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:rear:axle:non-Powered Axle Assembly 2015-06-09 · campaign 15V359000 · 1,497 vehicles
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Wildwood, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Wildcat Maxx, Vibe, R-Pod, and Surveyor trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Risk: If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05142015-0037.
What owners report
2018-07-13 · Wheels · 3,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2016 forest river wildcat maxx. while driving 50 mph, the front passenger wheel studs and tire detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the studs were defective and needed to be replaced along with the tire. the vehicle was remedied. the dealer was not notified. t…”
2016-10-17 · Wheels · 1,750 mi“experienced a blowout of castle rock st225/75r15 load range d 113l while traveling north on i-5 in california on a sunny day and 80 deg f. trailer is forest river wildcat maxx 23dks. speed was 63 mph. tire is rated 75 mph and speed has never exceeded 70 mph. life time maximum temperature shown by the tire pressure monitor was 119 deg f when tra…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.