Model year

2017 Forest River Wildwood

Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Mar 29, 2018 to Apr 13, 2021.

Recall campaigns covering this model year9393k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints52.5 times the median 2017 trailer
Severity index20.02017 trailers average 7.3
First 24 months4Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

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.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

60% of complaints about the 2017 Forest River Wildwood name equipment

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Equipment
3
Structure
2
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

9 recall campaigns cover the 2017 Forest River Wildwood

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Forest River Wildwood
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
25V-682Oct 10, 2025Distribution panel wire may be connected to the battery without over current protectionElectrical system20,305Repair or modification
18V-550Aug 21, 2018Break-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 system5,847Repair or modification
18V-436Jun 27, 2018Outside auxiliary shower faucet cover may cover the water heater exhaust panel when openedEquipment326Part replacement
17V-756Nov 22, 2017These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the…Equipment365,885Part replacement
17V-282Apr 26, 2017Federal Placard may inaccurately list the tire and rim combinations that are installed on the trailersTires71Label or owner notice
17V-218Mar 31, 2017Federal Placard on these vehicles incorrectly lists the Gross Axle Weight Rating capacity (GAWR) being 5,080 lbs, when the axles actually have a…Equipment6Label or owner notice
17V-118Feb 24, 2017Lower sidewall vent for the refrigerator was improperly installed, allowing propane gas to enter the vehicleEquipment17Repair or modification
16V-787Oct 28, 2016Federal Placard Label and the VIN incorrectly states that the vehicle has two axles, while the vehicle is only equipped with one axleEquipment92Label or owner notice
16V-673Sep 16, 2016Federal Placard on the affected vehicles incorrectly lists the tire and rim combinationEquipment178Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2017 Forest River Wildwood

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.

  1. Filed Apr 13, 2021Failure Apr 1, 2021Farmington, MOBody

    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 11407884
  2. Filed May 10, 2018Failure Feb 7, 2018Hendersonville, NCPlumbing, Recreational vehicle/trailer

    TL* 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 11092851
  3. Filed Apr 19, 2018Failure Feb 10, 2018Hendersonville, NCBody1 injured

    TL* 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 11088960
  4. Filed Apr 2, 2018Failure Dec 26, 2017Eastern, KYEquipment, Unknown or other

    TL* 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 11082465
  5. Filed Mar 29, 2018Failure Dec 28, 2017Ione, WAEquipment

    TL* 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 11082038
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

1 manufacturer communication cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • 511213 Aug 5, 2020 · 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.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.