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2016 Forest River Wildwood Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2016 Forest River Wildwood has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 395,272 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25V682000 2025-10-10 20,305 affected
Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Forest River Aurora, Coachmen Catalina, 2026 Coachmen Viking, Coachmen Clipper, 2016-2026 Wildwood, and Salem recreational trailers. The distribution panel wire may be connected to the battery without over current protection.

Consequence

Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will relocate the distribution panel wire to the correct side of the breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 205-1987.

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 18V436000 2018-06-27 326 affected
Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forest River Wildwood, and 2016-2019 Forest River Salem recreational trailers. The outside auxiliary shower faucet cover may cover the water heater exhaust panel when opened.

Consequence

The covered water heater exhaust panel could increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install a replacement outside shower, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-0762.

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 15V831000 2015-12-10 721 affected
Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, and Wildwood recreational trailers. The affected vehicles were mistakenly not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector to warn occupants of elevated levels of carbon monoxide.

Consequence

If occupants are not warned elevated carbon monoxide levels, they are at an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the existing Liquid Propane (L.P.) Detector and install a combination L.P./carbon monoxide detector, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777, extension 53. Forest River's number…

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.

SUSPENSION 15V231000 2015-04-20 691 affected
Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Amera-Lite ATTX and WATTX, Forest River Cherokee, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Cherokee Wolf Pup, Salem, Salem Laminated, Salem Limited Edition, Vengeance, Wildwood, Wildwood Laminated, and Wildwood Limited Edition, Cargo Mate Blazer, E Series, E Series…

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 replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-453-6064. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-03312015-0025.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
TIRES
1
Total complaints6

What owners report

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

“I was traveling at 60 mph on highway 87 north of great falls mt. At about 4:40 in the afternoon on september 4th 2020, the tread of rear tire on the drivers side of my 2016 forest river travel trailer came apart from the rest of the tire. After getting the trailer back under control and brought to…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2020-09-04

“While towing the trailer through a construction zone in tucson az the right tounge frame rail bent. There was a significant change from lane to lane of about 15 inches. The trailer was tilting while the tow vehicle was level on the lower lane going through the construction zone. *dt carfax cannot…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2017-01-29

“Trailer was purchased new at best rv in turlock ca. It's stored on a dry driveway in ca. No extended exposure to rain or snow. The nuts attaching the body to the frame are completely rusted and deteriorating. The bolts for the suspension are also rusted. Incorrect nuts and bolts were used in the…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2016-12-09

“We were proceeding south on I-5 just south of san clemente, ca, 55mph in slow (rt) lane pulling our 5th wheel. Tire (rt. Rr of tandem trailer) blew. I heard it and felt it right away pulled over to shoulder as quickly as I could safely, it took about 200 yds. Found that tread had partially blown…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2016-11-11

“We were proceeding south on I-5 just south of san clemente, ca, 55mph in slow (rt) lane pulling our 5th wheel. Tire (rt. Rr of tandem trailer) blew. I heard it and felt it right away pulled over to shoulder as quickly as I could safely, it took about 200 yds. Found that tread had partially blown…”

TIRES · reported 2016-11-11

“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 forest river wildwood. While reversing into the driveway, the rear passenger side axle detached and fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a defect in the frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 2015-11-27
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 Wildwood as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.