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2019 Forest River Wildwood Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 Forest River Wildwood has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Forest River dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Forest River Wildwood. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2019 Forest River Wildwood owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Forest River Wildwood, describing incidents dated April 5, 2019 to April 19, 2023.

Most-cited components

Unknown or Other 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint
Tires 1 complaint
Wheels 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11518690 · Filed April 24, 2023
Within the last week, the tire on my camper exploded. It has been sitting winterized since last fall and hasn’t moved. I checked the other three tires and they were all right at 60 psi. I have pictures of the belts coming out of the tire I do not at all feel this is normal for a tire to blow out…
ODI #11461551 · Filed April 20, 2022
These campers have under rated ply tires. The tires should have a higher ply rating then what they come with. I had 5 tires blow out while the camper wasn't even full. I've tried to discuss this with Forest River and they basically said they don't care. The 14" 8 ply tire is under rated for the…
ODI #11234729 · Filed July 25, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 (NA) FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD. WHILE OPERATING THE RV AND TOWING A SECOND VEHICLE, THE AUTO ELECTRIC BRAKE FEATURE USED TO STOP THE TOWED VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONED. THE DRIVER HAD TO MANUALLY ACTIVATE THE BRAKE TO PREVENT THE TOWED VEHICLE FROM CRASHING INTO THE REAR OF THE RV…

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Missing Over Current Protection May Cause Fire

NHTSA #25V682000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice

Reported October 10, 2025 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 20,305 vehicles

Repair completion: 21.97% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 51-1987 · Owners notified November 18, 2025 · Vehicles built March 10, 2015 – June 6, 2025 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Fresh Water Tank May Detach

NHTSA #21V621000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported August 9, 2021 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 336 vehicles

Repair completion: 32.14% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 22-1400 · Owners notified August 23, 2021

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Salem, Wildwood and 2020-2021 Stealth EVO travel trailers. The fresh water tank may not be properly secured to the vehicle's frame.

Safety consequence

A fresh water tank that detaches from the frame could increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will properly secure the holding tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1400.

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.

Breakaway Switch Wired Incorrectly

NHTSA #20V563000 · Trailer Hitches · NHTSA notice

Reported September 18, 2020 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 4,397 vehicles

Repair completion: 27.13% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 67A-1230 · Owners notified October 13, 2020

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Wildwood, Salem, and 2020 Sonoma travel trailers. The break-away safety switch may not be wired to constant power, which can cause the trailer brakes to not activate in the event of a trailer separation from the tow vehicle.

Safety consequence

If the brakes of the trailer do not engage, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2020. Owners may contact Forest customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 67A-1230.

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.

Fresh Water Tank May Detach

NHTSA #20V482000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported August 14, 2020 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 643 vehicles

Repair completion: 49.61% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 22-1219 · Owners notified September 23, 2020

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Salem and Wildwood motorhomes. The fresh water tank may not be properly secured to the vehicle's frame.

Safety consequence

A fresh water tank that detaches from the frame could increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the holding tank, free of charge. This recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1219.

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.

Incorrect Front Tire PSI On Placard/FMVSS 110

NHTSA #19V079000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported February 11, 2019 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 25 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 69-0949 · Owners notified February 25, 2019 · Vehicles built September 17, 2018 – January 30, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Wildwood recreational trailers. The Federal Placard indicates an incorrect front tire pressure of 110 PSI. The correct PSI of the front, rear and spare tires is 80 PSI. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire selection and Rims." Additionally, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Safety consequence

Overinflating a tire may result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River has notified owners, and supplied a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-6127, extension 10917. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-0949.

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

Water Heater Exhaust may Melt Power Cord or Hatch

NHTSA #18V933000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice

Reported December 27, 2018 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 151 vehicles

Repair completion: 58.94% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 44-0929 · Owners notified February 4, 2019 · Vehicles built August 27, 2018 – December 13, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The power cord hatch is located above the water heater exhaust, possibly resulting in the cord or the hatch melting.

Safety consequence

A melted cord may result in bare wiring, increasing the risk of fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will secure the power cord away from the water heater exhaust, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-534-6127. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-0929.

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.

Clearance Lights may be Inoperative/FMVSS 108

NHTSA #18V856000 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA notice

Reported December 3, 2018 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 5 vehicles

Repair completion: 40% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 63-0921 · Owners notified December 18, 2018 · Vehicles built November 20, 2018 – November 28, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Forest River, Inc (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The clearance lights on these vehicles may not work due to being incorrectly wired. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety consequence

Inoperative clearance lights can reduce the trailers visibility to others, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will correct the clearance light wiring, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-6127. Forest River's number for this recall is 63-0921.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or go to www.safercar.gov.

Missing Bearing Races may cause Hub to Overheat

NHTSA #18V624000 · Suspension — Rear — Axle — Non-Powered Axle Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported September 13, 2018 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 935 vehicles

Repair completion: 46.52% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 51-0851 · Owners notified October 9, 2018 · Vehicles built June 19, 2018 – August 1, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Catalina and Apex travel trailers and Forest River Shasta, Wildwood, Salem, Vibe, Sierra, Sandpiper, XLR and Prime Time travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.

Safety consequence

The missing bearing race may cause premature hub bearing failure, possibly resulting in a separation of the hub from the axle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2018. For customer service, Catalina owners may contact Coachmen at 1-574-825-8657, Apex owners should call 1-574-358-0401, Shasta owners: 1-574-825-8717, Wildwood and Salem owners: 1-574-534-3167, Vibe owners: 1-574-296-2084, Sierra and Sandpiper owners: 1-574-534-4574, XLR owners: 1-574-642-0432, Prime Time owners: 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0851.

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.

Break-Away Safety Switch may be Improperly Wired

NHTSA #18V550000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery · NHTSA notice

Reported August 21, 2018 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 5,847 vehicles

Repair completion: 17.74% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 22/30-0824 · Owners notified September 25, 2018 · Vehicles built August 21, 2013 – August 13, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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 battery causing the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.

Safety consequence

If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Break-Away Safety Switch Improperly Wired

NHTSA #18V428000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice

Reported June 25, 2018 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 110 vehicles

Repair completion: 40% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 69-0764 · Owners notified July 25, 2018 · Vehicles built May 21, 2018 – June 19, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Wildwood and Salem recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may have been improperly wired such that it is not connected to a constant power source, thereby possibly preventing the trailer brakes from automatically applying if the trailer were to separate from the tow vehicle.

Safety consequence

If the trailer does not brake when it becomes detached from the tow vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-0764.

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.

Incorrect Axle Equalizer may Cause Axle Contact

NHTSA #18V386000 · Suspension — Rear — Axle — Non-Powered Axle Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported June 8, 2018 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 152 vehicles

Repair completion: 84.21% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 72-0753 · Owners notified June 27, 2018 · Vehicles built May 3, 2018 – June 5, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. These vehicles are equipped with an axle equalizer that can allow the axle to contact the chassis.

Safety consequence

If the axle contacts the chassis, it could result in axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the axle equalizer kit with a taller equalizer kit, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-0753.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2019 Forest River Wildwood. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

5 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Forest River Wildwood.

Tires

ODI #11518690

Incident: April 19, 2023 · Filed: April 24, 2023

Within the last week, the tire on my camper exploded. It has been sitting winterized since last fall and hasn’t moved. I checked the other three tires and they were all right at 60 psi. I have pictures of the belts coming out of the tire I do not at all feel this is normal for a tire to blow out, sitting still. Upon looking online I also signed a petition for a recall. It seems these tires have a significant blowout problem.

Wheels

ODI #11461551

Incident: April 4, 2022 · Filed: April 20, 2022

These campers have under rated ply tires. The tires should have a higher ply rating then what they come with. I had 5 tires blow out while the camper wasn't even full. I've tried to discuss this with Forest River and they basically said they don't care. The 14" 8 ply tire is under rated for the weight of the camper. This does cause unsafe issues on the highway. It could cause accidents, serious injuries or worse

Service Brakes

ODI #11234729

Incident: July 15, 2019 · Filed: July 25, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 (NA) FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD. WHILE OPERATING THE RV AND TOWING A SECOND VEHICLE, THE AUTO ELECTRIC BRAKE FEATURE USED TO STOP THE TOWED VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONED. THE DRIVER HAD TO MANUALLY ACTIVATE THE BRAKE TO PREVENT THE TOWED VEHICLE FROM CRASHING INTO THE REAR OF THE RV. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ROSE CITY RV (2228 SM 33, ROSE CITY, MI) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE TRAILER WIRES WERE FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300.

Electrical System; Unknown or Other

ODI #11210096

Incident: May 25, 2019 · Filed: May 26, 2019

FAULTY INTERIOR WALL SEPARATETION, EXTERIOR DOORS NOT ALIGNING PROPERLY, GROUND WIRES IN CIRCUIT BREAKER. 12 GROUND WIRES MELTED TOGETHER. MAJORITY OF THE GROUND WIRES CAME FROM THE AC UNIT BASED OFF OF THE DIAGRAM. THE CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL WAS WARPED FROM THE BURNT WIRING. MULTIPLE GROUND WIRES SCREWED INTO ONE ONE GROUND WIRE SLOT. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND IT WAS PLUGGED INTO A 30AMP OUTLET. I USED A 30 AMP CONVERTER WITH THE 50 AMP POWER CABLE.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11209153

Incident: April 5, 2019 · Filed: May 22, 2019

I RECENTLY PURCHASED AT 2019 WILDWOOD FSX 280RT. WHEN I TOWED IT EMPTY I HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE TRAILER. ONCE LOADED WITH A SIDE BY SIDE THE TRAILER BECAME VERY UNSTABLE AND SWAYED GREATLY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. I STOPPED AND FILLED THE FRESHWATER TANK TO TRY AND OFFSET THE WEIGHT TO NO AVAIL. I HAD A LOCAL RV PROFESSIONAL LOOK AT THE TRAILER AND THEY ADVISED THAT THE AXLE PLACEMENT OF THIS TRAILER APPEARS TO BE A CAUSE OF CONCERN. I WAS ADVISED THAT THE AXLE PLACEMENT ON THIS UNIT APPEARS WAY TO FAR FORWARD AND WHEN LOADED REMOVES THE MAJORITY OF THE TONGUE WEIGHT FROM THE TRAILER. WHEN I COMPARED THIS HAULER TO OTHER TOY HAULERS IT WAS APPARENT THAT THE AXLES ON OTHER TOY HAULERS ARE MUCH FURTHER BACK WHICH ALLOWS PROPER TONGUE WEIGHT WHEN LOADED. I AM CURRENTLY TOWING THIS TRAILER WITH A 3/4 TON RAM 2500 WITH A WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION HITCH SO THE VEHICLE IS DEFINITELY NOT AN ISSUE. BASED ON THE AXLE LOCATION OF THIS VEHICLE I FEEL IT IS UNSAFE TO TOW AND IS CURRENTLY GROUNDED UNTIL WE CAN DETERMINE A CORRECTIVE COURSE OF ACTION.

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