NHTSA vehicle safety data
2024 Forest River Wildcat Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2024 Forest River Wildcat 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 2024 Forest River Wildcat. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #24V265000Reported April 12, 2024 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 100 vehicles
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Cardinal and Wildcat Fifth Wheels trailers. The operator may utilize the rear towing hitch without locking the turning point fifth wheel hitch into the "Conventional Transport" position.
Safety consequence
Towing while in a different position can cause the upper front structure to break and the pin box to separate from the vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will install a warning label to the hitch and rear wall of the vehicle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 6, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-296-7700. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-1755.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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