Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2019 Forest River Wildwood
The 2019 Forest River Wildwood shows a range of issues, notably involving wiring, fresh water tank security, and axle assembly. While generally reliable, prospective buyers need to inspect the trailer for specific safety concerns, ensuring to address these before purchasing. Ensure recalls have been addressed by the seller.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Forest River Wildwood has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V682000 Missing Over Current Protection May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V621000 Fresh Water Tank May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V563000 Breakaway Switch Wired Incorrectly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V482000 Fresh Water Tank May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V079000 Incorrect Front Tire PSI On Placard/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V933000 Water Heater Exhaust may Melt Power Cord or Hatch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V856000 Clearance Lights may be Inoperative/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V624000 Missing Bearing Races may cause Hub to Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V550000 Break-Away Safety Switch may be Improperly Wired NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V428000 Break-Away Safety Switch Improperly Wired NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V386000 Incorrect Axle Equalizer may Cause Axle Contact NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Tires 1 complaint
- Wheels 1 complaint
Known issues to inspect
Wiring issues
How to check: Ensure wiring, especially around power source connections, is intact.
Improper axle assembly
How to check: Inspect for missing bearing races and check for overheating hubs.
Brakes may not engage
How to check: Verify break-away switch wiring for constant power connection.
Melting power cord hatch
How to check: Check cord and hatch above water heater for damage.
Unsecured water tank
How to check: Confirm fresh water tank is securely mounted to frame.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Before starting
What to check: Inspect wiring and power connections
Red flag: Frayed or melted wires
- 02
Cold start
What to check: Check for any brake activation issues
Red flag: Brakes do not engage
- 03
First minute idling
What to check: Ensure electrical systems function
Red flag: Lights or switches not working
- 04
Accelerate
What to check: Listen for unusual noises from axles
Red flag: Grinding or clunking sounds
- 05
At highway speed
What to check: Test brake performance on trailer
Red flag: Weak braking or delay in response
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Have all recalls been addressed?
- Has the fresh water tank been secured?
- Are there any wiring issues in the unit?
- Has the axle assembly been inspected?
- How is the brake switch wired?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Proof of completed recalls
- Complete service history
- Title and registration
- Warranty documents
- Original purchase receipt
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Forest River Wildwood at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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