NHTSA vehicle safety data
2024 Forest River Wildwood Recalls & Complaints
The 2024 Forest River Wildwood has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint 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 2024 Forest River Wildwood. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2024 Forest River Wildwood owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2024 Forest River Wildwood, describing incidents dated April 1, 2026.
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Newest complaints
ODI #11744853 · Filed
The contact owns a 2024 Forest River Wildwood Trailer. The contact stated that excessive heat generated by the oven and there was no venting system around the appliance. The contact stated that during normal operation, the heat buildup caused melting of the backsplash behind the oven and melting and…
Incorrect Fireplace Outlet Wiring May Cause Fire
NHTSA #26V352000 · Equipment — Electrical · NHTSA notice
Reported May 29, 2026 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 2,338 vehicles
Repair completion: 11.04% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified June 29, 2026 · Vehicles built starting August 29, 2023 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Wildwood, Salem and 2026 Stealth EVO travel trailers. The fireplace outlet may have the incorrect wiring.
Safety consequence
The incorrect wiring may not make adequate contact, increasing the amperage and risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the wiring and outlet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410.
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.
Tire May Fail and Cause Crash
NHTSA #24V629000 · Structure — Frame and Members · NHTSA notice
Reported August 22, 2024 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 132 vehicles
Repair completion: 69.7% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 69-1833 · Owners notified September 18, 2024 · Vehicles built October 18, 2023 – August 14, 2024 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Salem SBF325RL, and Wildwood WBF325RL travel trailers. The tires may contact chassis components, causing the tires to fail.
Safety consequence
Tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will install a riser kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1833.
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.
Tire May Fail and Cause Crash
NHTSA #24V628000 · Tires · NHTSA notice
Reported August 22, 2024 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 34 vehicles
Repair completion: 61.76% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 44-1831 · Owners notified September 10, 2024 · Vehicles built July 27, 2023 – February 28, 2024 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Forest River Salem, and Wildwood travel trailers. The tire may contact the outrigger, causing the tire to fail.
Safety consequence
Tire failure can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace and relocate the outriggers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-1831.
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.
Hitch May Fail
NHTSA #24V531000 · Trailer Hitches · NHTSA notice
Reported July 12, 2024 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 17 vehicles
Repair completion: 64.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 51-1803 · Owners notified August 2, 2024
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Salem, Puma, Wildwood, and 2025 Cherokee travel trailers equipped with certain Pacific Rim brand couplers. The couplers have an incorrect load rating of 14,000 pounds and may be overloaded, causing the hitch to fail.
Safety consequence
Hitch failure increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect the date code of the hitch coupler and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at Salem & Wildwood (574) 534-3167, Puma (574) 642-0588 or Cherokee (260) 499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1803.
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 Rim Information on Label/FMVSS 110
NHTSA #24V530000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported July 12, 2024 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 35 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 22-1808 · Owners notified July 19, 2024 · Vehicles built August 28, 2023 – May 13, 2024 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Forest River Salem, Wildwood, and Stealth EVO travel trailers. The Federal Placard may state an incorrect rim size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Safety consequence
An incorrect rim size on the label may result in the wrong wheels being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will install new Federal Placards, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact customer service at 1-503-831-5413. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1808.
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.
Missing Secondary Emergency Exit Window
NHTSA #24V490000 · Structure — Emergency — Escape/Egress/Exit · NHTSA notice
Reported June 28, 2024 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 573 vehicles
Repair completion: 69.46% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 72-1805 · Owners notified July 26, 2024
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Salem, and Wildwood travel trailers. The affected vehicles may not have a secondary emergency exit installed.
Safety consequence
In the event of an emergency, passengers may not be able to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will install an emergency exit window, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-1805.
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.
Insufficient Clearance May Cause Tire Failure
NHTSA #24V388000 · Suspension — Multiple Axle · NHTSA notice
Reported June 3, 2024 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 45 vehicles
Repair completion: 71.11% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 22-1789 · Owners notified June 19, 2024
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Forest River Rainier, Stealth Evo, Salem, Vibe, and Wildwood travel trailers. The tire may contact the vehicle body due to insufficient clearance, which can cause tire damage.
Safety consequence
A damaged tire can fail and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will install taller shackles and equalizers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1789.
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 Tire Size on Placard/FMVSS 120
NHTSA #24V066000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported February 2, 2024 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 107 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 69-1731 · Owners notified February 13, 2024
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheel travel trailers. The Federal Placard may have incorrect tire size information. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."
Safety consequence
Incorrect tire size information could result in the wrong tires being installed on the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will mail new federal placards, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1731.
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.
Missing Secondary Emergency Exit
NHTSA #23V658000 · Structure — Emergency — Escape/Egress/Exit · NHTSA notice
Reported September 29, 2023 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 6 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 51-1683 · Owners notified November 8, 2023
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheels. These vehicles may be missing a secondary emergency exit.
Safety consequence
A missing emergency exit window could prevent or delay the occupants from exiting in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will install an emergency exit window, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1683.
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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