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2015 Forest River Wildcat Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2015 Forest River Wildcat has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 371,826 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18V550000 2018-08-21 5,847 affected
Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, and Rainier recreational trailers. The 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 the trailer house…

Consequence

If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to reroute the wiring, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22/30-0824.

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 15V128000 2015-03-04 94 affected
Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Wildcat WCF275CKX, WCF272RLX, WCF295RSX, WCF293REX, WCF282RKX, and WCF312BHX recreational fifth wheel trailers manufactured November 6, 2014, to February 18, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with Federal Certification Labels that…

Consequence

If the trailer is overloaded, the trailer pin box (the connection point for the trailer to the vehicle) may fail, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners and will send corrected Federal Certification Labels, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES
2
1fires
WHEELS
2
1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
1fires
STRUCTURE
1
SUSPENSION
1
1fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints8

What owners report

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

“Out frame is bent on both sides above the shackles towards the driver side about 5â€�. Insurance said it wear and tear. We do traveling healthcare and are stuck outside of an area we can work as it’s where we stay when on contract. We can’t find anywhere to work on it either.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2025-04-03

“Out frame is bent on both sides above the shackles towards the driver side about 5â€�. Insurance said it wear and tear. We do traveling healthcare and are stuck outside of an area we can work as it’s where we stay when on contract. We can’t find anywhere to work on it either.”

STRUCTURE · reported 2025-04-03

“2015 forest river wildcat 5th wheel. Consumer writes in regards to microwave malfunction which caused a fire inside vehicle. *ld *js”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2017-12-16

“Forest river wildcat maxx year 2015 ; brake front driver side locked up going 30-35 mph entering xpress way outsider sacramento calif. And started smoking responding to fire extinguisher. On road worker fixed by disconnecting brake. Started again and 3 remaining brakes locked. He again…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2015-12-08

“Forest river wildcat maxx year 2015 ; brake front driver side locked up going 30-35 mph entering xpress way outsider sacramento calif. And started smoking responding to fire extinguisher. On road worker fixed by disconnecting brake. Started again and 3 remaining brakes locked. He again…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2015-12-08

“Forest river wildcat maxx year 2015 ; brake front driver side locked up going 30-35 mph entering xpress way outsider sacramento calif. And started smoking responding to fire extinguisher. On road worker fixed by disconnecting brake. Started again and 3 remaining brakes locked. He again…”

WHEELS · reported 2015-12-08

“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 forest river wildcat. While driving at approximately 25 mph, the front driver side tire started smoking. The driver extinguished the tire. An automotive mechanic came out and diagnosed that the brake needed to be disconnected on the front driver side tire. The brake was…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2015-12-08

“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 forest river wildcat. While driving at approximately 25 mph, the front driver side tire started smoking. The driver extinguished the tire. An automotive mechanic came out and diagnosed that the brake needed to be disconnected on the front driver side tire. The brake was…”

WHEELS · reported 2015-12-08
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 2015 Forest River Wildcat as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.