Complaints about the 2017 Forest River Wildwood peaked in 2018, with 4 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Mar 29, 2018 to Apr 13, 2021.
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-682 | Oct 10, 2025 | Distribution panel wire may be connected to the battery without over current protection | Electrical system | 20,305 | Repair or modification |
| 18V-550 | Aug 21, 2018 | 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… | Electrical system | 5,847 | Repair or modification |
| 18V-436 | Jun 27, 2018 | Outside auxiliary shower faucet cover may cover the water heater exhaust panel when opened | Equipment | 326 | Part replacement |
| 17V-756 | Nov 22, 2017 | These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the… | Equipment | 365,885 | Part replacement |
| 17V-282 | Apr 26, 2017 | Federal Placard may inaccurately list the tire and rim combinations that are installed on the trailers | Tires | 71 | Label or owner notice |
| 17V-218 | Mar 31, 2017 | Federal Placard on these vehicles incorrectly lists the Gross Axle Weight Rating capacity (GAWR) being 5,080 lbs, when the axles actually have a… | Equipment | 6 | Label or owner notice |
| 17V-118 | Feb 24, 2017 | Lower sidewall vent for the refrigerator was improperly installed, allowing propane gas to enter the vehicle | Equipment | 17 | Repair or modification |
| 16V-787 | Oct 28, 2016 | Federal Placard Label and the VIN incorrectly states that the vehicle has two axles, while the vehicle is only equipped with one axle | Equipment | 92 | Label or owner notice |
| 16V-673 | Sep 16, 2016 | Federal Placard on the affected vehicles incorrectly lists the tire and rim combination | Equipment | 178 | Repair or modification |
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
5 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
THE CAMPER WAS PARKED IN A CAMPGROUND ON A GRAVEL CAMPSITE. THE FRESH WATER TANK WAS BEING FILLED WHEN IT DROPPED TO THE GROUND BECAUSE THE SUPPORT BEAM BENT AND WAS NOT FASTENED TO THE FRAME CORRECTLY. NEITHER OUR EXTENDED WARRANTY OR CAMPER INSURANCE WILL COVER AS THEY STATE IT IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT.
NHTSA complaint 11407884TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KITCHEN FAUCET WAS LEAKING UNDER THE SINK, WHICH CAUSED THE RV TO FLOOD. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO CAMPING WORLD OF ASHEVILLE (2918 N. RUGBY RD, HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28791, 888-817-3448) WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FAILURE ALSO CAUSED MOLD TO GROW UNDER THE SINK AFTER TWO MONTHS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND ASSISTED WITH THE REPAIR. THERE WAS NO MILEAGE.
NHTSA complaint 11092851TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE PIPES FROM THE BATHROOM FROZE. AS A RESULT, THE SINK AND SHOWER PIPES BUSTED WHEN THEY UNFROZE CAUSING WATER TO FLOOD THE ENTIRE BATHROOM. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THERE WAS MOLD IN THE BATHROOM. THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO A CERTIFIED FOREST RIVER DEALER (ADDRESS UNKNOWN) WHERE IT WAS PENDING REPAIRS HOWEVER THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE MOLD IN THE BATHROOM AND UNDERBELLY OF THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE REMOVED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT'S SON REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION DUE TO THE MOLD EFFECTING HIS HEALTH. THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE CONTACT NO LONGER FELT SAFE DRIVING THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE DUE TO MOLD STILL BEING PRESENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint 11088960TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD 23BH. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V756000 (EQUIPMENT). THE CONTACT CALLED FOREST RIVER CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-348-7440 AND KIDDE AT 1-855-262-3540 AND WAS PROVIDED WITH WORK ORDER #: C2799215. THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE THE REPLACEMENT FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
NHTSA complaint 11082465TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V756000 (EQUIPMENT). THE CONTACT REPEATEDLY CONTACTED KIDDE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-855-262-3540 AND LEFT VOICEMAILS BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING INCIDENT NUMBER: [XXX] ON FEBRUARY 27, 2018 AFTER FINALLY SPEAKING WITH A REPRESENTATIVE FROM KIDDIE THAT STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD RECEIVE THE REPLACEMENT FIRE EXTINGUISHER WITHIN 20 DAYS. THE CONTACT NEVER RECEIVED THE REPLACEMENT FIRE EXTINGUISHER AS OUTLINED IN THE RECALL. *TT INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT
NHTSA complaint 11082038Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.