How many recalls does the 2016 Forest River Wildcat Maxx have?

The 2016 Forest River Wildcat Maxx has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2016 Forest River Wildcat Maxx has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2016 Forest River Wildcat Maxx?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is wheels.

2016 Forest River Wildcat Maxx Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2016 Forest River Wildcat Maxx has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,497 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the wheels. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SUSPENSION 15V359000 2015-06-09 1,497 affected

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.

Consequence

If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Complaints by component

WHEELS

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

WHEELS · reported 2018-07-11

“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…”

WHEELS · reported 2016-10-13

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Forest River Wildcat Maxx as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.