NHTSA vehicle safety data

2020 Forest River Wildcat Maxx Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2020 Forest River Wildcat Maxx has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Forest River dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Forest River Wildcat Maxx. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

NHTSA #20V049000

Reported January 29, 2020 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 218 vehicles

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Freedom Express, Salem, Stealth EVO, Vibe, Wildcat Maxx, and Wildwood recreational trailers. The emergency break-away switch may fail.

Safety consequence

In the event of trailer separation from the tow vehicle, a failed break-away switch will not apply the trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the break-away switch, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410 or 1-574-825-8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1129.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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