Recall Register

2016 Forest River Wildwood: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2016 Forest River Wildwood. The newest campaign is 25V682000. NHTSA received the report on 10 Oct 2025. The NHTSA record gives the component Electrical System / Wiring. NHTSA has 5 complaints on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 25V682000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will relocate the distribution panel wire to the correct side of the breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 205-1987.
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Recall campaigns

7 campaigns, newest first. 395,272 units in total.

  • 25V682000Electrical System / Wiring
  • 18V550000Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery
  • 18V436000Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
  • 17V756000Equipment
  • 15V831000Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer / LPG Systems
  • 15V359000Suspension / Rear / Axle / Non-Powered Axle Assembly
  • 15V231000Suspension / Rear / Axle / Non-Powered Axle Assembly

  1. 25V682000Received . 20,305 units.

    Electrical System / Wiring

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Forest River Aurora, Coachmen Catalina, 2026 Coachmen Viking, Coachmen Clipper, 2016-2026 Wildwood, and Salem recreational trailers. The distribution panel wire may be connected to the battery without over current protection.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will relocate the distribution panel wire to the correct side of the breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 205-1987.

    Report filed by Forest River, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 51-1987. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 18V550000Received . 5,847 units.

    Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to reroute the wiring, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22/30-0824.

    Report filed by Forest River, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 22/30-0824. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 18V436000Received . 326 units.

    Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The covered water heater exhaust panel could increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install a replacement outside shower, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-0762.

    Report filed by Forest River, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 44-0762. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 17V756000Received . 365,885 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Forest River, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 51-0544. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 15V831000Received . 721 units.

    Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer / LPG Systems

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, and Wildwood recreational trailers. The affected vehicles were mistakenly not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector to warn occupants of elevated levels of carbon monoxide.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If occupants are not warned elevated carbon monoxide levels, they are at an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the existing Liquid Propane (L.P.) Detector and install a combination L.P./carbon monoxide detector, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777, extension 53. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-12072015-0119.

    Report filed by Forest River, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 51-12072015-0119. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 15V359000Received . 1,497 units.

    Suspension / Rear / Axle / Non-Powered Axle Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Forest River, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 51-05142015-0037. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 15V231000Received . 691 units.

    Suspension / Rear / Axle / Non-Powered Axle Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Amera-Lite ATTX and WATTX, Forest River Cherokee, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Cherokee Wolf Pup, Salem, Salem Laminated, Salem Limited Edition, Vengeance, Wildwood, Wildwood Laminated, and Wildwood Limited Edition, Cargo Mate Blazer, E Series, E Series Wedge, Eliminator, and Qualifier, Continental Cargo Auto Master, Elite Series, Tailwind and Value Hauler, Coachmen Catalina and Freedom Express, Palomino Puma and US Cargo Patriot X, Phantom, Trail & Sport and Trail Master trailers manufactured March 1, 2015, to March 31, 2015. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-453-6064. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-03312015-0025.

    Report filed by Forest River, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 51-03312015-0025. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

5 complaints, 6 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

2016 Forest River Wildwood: component mentions in complaints
ComponentMentions
Structure4
Electrical System1
Tires1
Complaints that report a crash
0
Complaints that report a fire
0
Injuries in the complaints
0
Deaths in the complaints
0
Date of the newest complaint
7 Sep 2020

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 2016 Forest River Wildwood, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2017, with 3 complaints.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19971
  2. 19981
  3. 19991
  4. 20001
  5. 20011
  6. 20021
  7. 20033
  8. 20042
  9. 20052
  10. 20062
  11. 20071
  12. 20082
  13. 20091
  14. 20101
  15. 20112
  16. 20121
  17. 20132
  18. 20144
  19. 20156
  20. 20167
  21. 20179
  22. 20188
  23. 201911
  24. 20207
  25. 202110
  26. 20227
  27. 20236
  28. 202410
  29. 20258
  30. 20266
  31. 20272

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2016 Forest River Wildwood: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/forest-river/wildwood/2016/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Forest River, Inc.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2016 Forest River Wildwood?
395,272 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Forest River Wildwood have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 62 recall campaigns for the Forest River Wildwood, model years 1997 to 2027. 7 of them name the 2016 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2016 Forest River Wildwood name most often?
Structure: 4 of 6 component mentions.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2016 Forest River Wildwood open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.