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2017 Forest River Wildcat Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2017 Forest River Wildcat has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 371,803 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. 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…

TIRES 17V282000 2017-04-26 71 affected
Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Salem, Wildwood, XLR, Sanibel, Wildcat, Vengeance, Chaparral Lite and Columbus recreational trailers. The Federal Placard may inaccurately list the tire and rim combinations that are installed on the trailers. Additionally, the Gross Axle Weight…

Consequence

The incorrect information may cause the operator to install an incorrect replacement rim or tire, overinflate the tire, or overload the vehicle, all scenarios that may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-04242017-0393.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
WHEELS
1
Total complaints3

What owners report

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

“While traveling on interstate 75 below lexington ky, I experienced two blowouts on each side of my camper 3 months apart. I have had the camper for three years and the tires are only 3 1/2 years old with good tread on them. I contacted the company and received no results.”

WHEELS · reported 2019-06-23

“Re: 2017 wildcat maxx model t32bhxs purchase date: may 22, 2017 dear mr. Magnacca: I am writing to inform you my recent purchase of the above cited travel trailer which has serious manufacture defects and poses a risk of health and safety to me and my family. The vehicle was stationary. Part of…”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · reported 2017-07-30

“Re: 2017 wildcat maxx model t32bhxs purchase date: may 22, 2017 dear mr. Magnacca: I am writing to inform you my recent purchase of the above cited travel trailer which has serious manufacture defects and poses a risk of health and safety to me and my family. The vehicle was stationary. Part of…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2017-07-30
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 2017 Forest River Wildcat as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.