Model year

2018 Forest River Wildwood

Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jun 9, 2017 to Jul 13, 2023.

Recall campaigns covering this model year8397k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1111.0 times the median 2018 trailer
Severity index0.02018 trailers average 5.0
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2018 Forest River Wildwood peaked in 2022, with 5 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

45% of complaints about the 2018 Forest River Wildwood name tires

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

Tires
5
Structure
3
Electrical system
1
Brakes
1
Wheels
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

8 recall campaigns cover the 2018 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 2018 Forest River Wildwood
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
25V-682Oct 10, 2025Distribution panel wire may be connected to the battery without over current protectionElectrical system20,305Repair or modification
20V-563Sep 18, 2020Break-away safety switch may not be wired to constant power, which can cause the trailer brakes to not activate in the event of a trailer…Electrical system4,397Not stated
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-790Dec 8, 2017Federal Placard on these vehicles incorrectly states that the trailers are equipped with ST215/75R15 Load Range D tires, however, the installed…Equipment133Label or owner notice
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-484Aug 2, 2017Federal Placards on these vehicles may state an incorrect weight of the trailerEquipment30Repair or modification
17V-282Apr 26, 2017Federal Placard may inaccurately list the tire and rim combinations that are installed on the trailersTires71Label or owner notice
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2018 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.

11 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Jul 13, 2023Failure Jul 11, 2023Warrior, ALStructure, Unknown or other

    I was towing our 2018 Forest River Wildwood 370BL down I 10 coming into Tucson AZ on our way back to Alabama from California when we were approx 20 miles away from our overnight stop in Tucson. I notice that the camper was moving up and down with the bumps and dips and even made contact with the top of my bed on the passenger side causing damage. After attempts to find a mobile RV repair facility that would look at it failed, I called the Lippert, the company listed on the fifth wheel pin box. After removing the exterior panels at their direction It was obvious that there was major damage to the welds themselves on the frame. Speaking to Lippert reps, they agreed over the phone that this was a failure in the frame. The flex caused by these breaks also caused major structural damage to the exterior walls, slides, floor, interior walls, seals, gutters, and roof. As of now my AC condensation is now dripping down through the walls because of a separation of the exterior wall near the roof line and gutter. This could have been a life altering event to my family and those around us on I 10 if this would have completely failed.

    NHTSA complaint 11532069
  2. Filed Jul 24, 2022Failure Jul 1, 2022Ellijay, GATires

    ST225/75R15 4 of 4 tires experienced blow-outs. Tires pressures were normal and monitored by a tire pressure monitoring system. Tread depth was very near full tread depth. All tires blew within 1000 miles of each other. Trailer was bought used. Mileage on tires at failure is believed to be about 2000.0 miles. Photos of 3 of the tires is provided.

    NHTSA complaint 11475542
  3. Filed Jun 27, 2022Failure Jun 26, 2022Birdsboro, PATread/belt

    ST205/75/R14 last year our spare blew out while attached to the bumper, the spare tire had never been used. Yesterday, while driving on the turnpike at 75 mph the driver side front tire on our tandem axl blew out. We were able to make it to a safe spot to change the tire with our replacement spare. The blow out tire was extremely hot compared to the other tires on the trailer.

    NHTSA complaint 11471183
  4. Filed Jun 8, 2022Failure May 21, 2022Carthage, NCTires

    We have 4 original Castle Rock tires blown out. 1 while on the highway, 3 exploded in the middle of the night after being parked in a campground for 3 weeks. These tires have less than 500 original miles on them. The tires are Castle Rock, Radial ST 226 75R15. We have replaced all with exception of the spare. We will keep it for your inspection along with 1 of the ones that blew.

    NHTSA complaint 11468150
  5. Filed Apr 18, 2022Failure Nov 17, 2021Rock Hill, SCBody

    Shortly after purchasing our RV, we noticed one of the trailer exterior doors would not stay closed. We inspected the rig and saw what looked like a small rubber seam separation. Called ins and filed a claim but they said keep moving and keep an eye on it as it was a small separation. The trailer was back on the road about 30 miles when my Husband noticed it sagging and almost resting on our truck bed. We pulled over to see if we were imagining such an issue and found that the rig had literally separated from the frame. The bottom almost out of the master, the master closet crumbled the steps up to the room became dislodged. It became completely un-towable & could have resulted in a horrible outcome had my Husband not looked back to see where the trailer was sitting in comparison to our truck. This was deemed totaled by our insurance company & NOT covered due to no collision or natural disaster!

    NHTSA complaint 11461137
  6. Filed Apr 8, 2022Failure Mar 29, 20223,000 milesHollywood, SCBead

    The contact owns a 2018 Forest River Wildwood RV equipped with Castlerock ST Tires, Tire Line: Radial ST 226, Tire Size: 225/75/R15, DOT Number: JULT-1MT2617. The contact stated while driving approximately 63 MPH, the rear driver's side tire deflated and became completely flat. The contact was able to pull over safely and replace the flat tire with the spare tire himself. The contact stated that the tire was original equipment. The approximate tire and vehicle failure mileage was 3,000. Additional information, right tire spontaneously blew out while parked in my driveway. Unlike the reported tire which was torn to shreds when the blowout occurred on the highway. VIN is invalid.

    NHTSA complaint 11460182
  7. Filed Feb 19, 2021Failure Jul 16, 20202,800 milesStatesville, NCTires

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD RV EQUIPPED WITH LIONHEAD TIRES, TIRE LINE: CASTLE ROCK, TIRE SIZE: 235/80/R17, DOT NUMBER: JUMR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND REPLACED THE TIRE WITH THE SPARE TIRE. THE TIRE WAS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,800.

    NHTSA complaint 11396970
  8. Filed Oct 21, 2020Failure Aug 19, 2020Dixon, ILBody

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RV'S FRONT END STARTED TO SLIP WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE CAMPER WAS CRACKING FROM THE OUTSIDE INTO THE INSIDE OF THE BEDROOM AND SEPARATING. ADDITIONALLY, THE WELDS FRACTURED AROUND THE PROPANE TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT FORWARDED AN EMAIL TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE CAMPER USUALLY STORED JEFF BRIGHT RV SERVICES & SALES (2109 INDUSTRIAL PARK RD, ROCK FALLS, IL 61071). THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RV WAS UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED.*DT*DT*DT*DT*DT CONSUMER STATED CRACKS ARE WORSENING.*JB THE CONSUMER STATED FOREST RIVER OFFERED 2021 HERTIAGE GLEN 370BL LTZ CUSTOM BUILT AND THE CONSUMER ACCEPTED THE OFFER. *TR *JB*JB*JB

    NHTSA complaint 11365570
  9. Filed Jul 31, 2020Failure Jul 13, 20204,500 milesStatin Island, NYWheels

    CASTLE ROCK TIRE FAILED 235/80-16. BLOWOUT.

    NHTSA complaint 11342475
  10. Filed Mar 20, 2020Failure Mar 16, 2020Lancaster, CAUnknown or other

    THE FRAME IS CRACKING, TEARING WHERE REAR EXCELS ATTACH .I NOTICED THIS CONDITION ON A WALK THRU BEFORE GOING ON A TRIP.

    NHTSA complaint 11318820
  11. Filed Jun 9, 2017Failure Jun 2, 2017South Bend, INElectrical system, Service brakes

    SO THIS IS SOME OF THE STUFF THAT NEEDED TO BE COMPLETED: REPLACE 7 WAY LEFT TURN SIGNAL REPLACE BRAKES (THERE WAS A SHORT AND THEY LOCKED UP AND STARTED SMOKING) TAIL LIGHT LENSE WAS NOT SECURE AND FELL OFF AS WE DROVE DOWN THE ROAD, ANOTHER CAR TOLD US IT CAME OFF HOT AND COLD FAUCETS WERE REVERSED IN THE SHOWER BROKEN TRIM OUTSIDE SPEAKER NOT WORKING PLUG FOR LIGHTS WAS FAULTY

    NHTSA complaint 10994079
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

6 manufacturer communications cover this model year

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

  • 511435 Oct 29, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Generic instructions for Xantrex - Freedom X Inverter Configuration "Adjusting Feature Settings in Configuration Model".
  • 511323 Apr 7, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Rear wall backer locations for installation of rear ladders at dealerships.
  • 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.
  • 041104 Nov 1, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The 42DL model has a potential of the side wall bowing when the sliderooms are in the deployed position. Add decorative gussets per notice.
  • 510780 Sep 28, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Per the service bulletin from Dometic ?Dometic Corporation has identified a visual cosmetic defect that has occurred on our Dometic DM2652 refrigerators up in the freezer compartment. This does NOT occur on all units, but may be present on units with serial…
  • 510692 Sep 28, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Per the service bulletin from Dometic ?The nuisance issue enunciates by either blowing the protective fuse, opening the circuit breaker in the furnace circuit, or rendering the furnace inoperative. Our testing has shown that in ALL instances the furnace fai…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.