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2006 Forest River Wildcat Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2006 Forest River Wildcat has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 473,302 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 17V756000 2017-11-22 365,885 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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…

EQUIPMENT 08V346000 2008-07-07 107,417 affected
Defect

FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2003-2006 MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE…

Consequence

IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN…

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY
2
TIRES:VALVE
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
WHEELS
1
Total complaints5

What owners report

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

“Frame cracked and bent near the fifth wheel pin box housing while driving down a bumpy interstate 10 in el paso texas.”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2021-08-27

“I bought the trailer 4-1-2017. During my short second camping trip, the trailer dropped down on my truck bed rails. The trailer frame around the pin box had ripped and and broke in multiple areas. Almost lost my trailer on the interstate. The frame is made with very thin metal.”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2017-08-27

“I bought the trailer 4-1-2017. During my short second camping trip, the trailer dropped down on my truck bed rails. The trailer frame around the pin box had ripped and and broke in multiple areas. Almost lost my trailer on the interstate. The frame is made with very thin metal.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2017-08-27

“All 5 tire rims (including spare) developed leaks on 2006 wild cat 5th wheel trailer made by forest river. I was told by 4 different tire repair shops that the rims were no good because they leak , it is not the tire but the rim, the rims are all stenciled with: 15x6 j1105 dot max load 2600 china…”

WHEELS · reported 2010-07-23

“Cracked valve stems on camper. Consumer feels that the recall should be expanded further yet because it covers 2006 and he purchased his camper in 2005 . *nj the consumer stated he had his valve stems replaced on his rv. *jb”

TIRES:VALVE · reported 2008-07-22
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 2006 Forest River Wildcat as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.