How many recalls does the 2026 Forest River Wildwood have?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2026 Forest River Wildwood as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Forest River will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2026 Forest River Wildwood is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2026 Forest River Wildwood.

Are recall repairs on a 2026 Forest River Wildwood free?

Usually. Federal law requires Forest River to remedy recalls on the 2026 Wildwood free of charge at an authorized Forest River dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2026 Forest River Wildwood affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2026 Forest River Wildwood, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2026 Forest River Wildwood?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2026 Forest River Wildwood.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2026 Forest River Wildwood Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2026 Forest River Wildwood has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns 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 2026 Forest River Wildwood. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

NHTSA #26V439000

Reported July 8, 2026 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 18 vehicles

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Wildwood and Salem travel trailers. The Federal Placard may have the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars."

Safety consequence

Referencing the incorrect GVWR may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall 04-2075.

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

NHTSA #26V352000

Reported May 29, 2026 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 2,338 vehicles

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.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

NHTSA #25V707000

Reported October 17, 2025 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 23 vehicles

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Stealth EVO, RPOD, 2025-2026 Wildwood, and Salem recreational trailers. The tire information label may list the incorrect tire inflation information.

Safety consequence

A tire can be overinflated after referencing the incorrect information, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2025. Owners of Salem, Wildwood, and Stealth EVO may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Owner of RPOD may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1991.

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP

NHTSA #25V708000

Reported October 17, 2025 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 38 vehicles

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Wildwood and Salem travel trailers. The exterior griddle may be stowed while still connected to LP gas line.

Safety consequence

A griddle stowed while the gas is still in use can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and install a locking mechanism as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles are still in manufacturer control so no owner letters are needed. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-1992.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

NHTSA #25V682000

Reported October 10, 2025 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 20,305 vehicles

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.

STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM

NHTSA #25V425000

Reported June 20, 2025 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 126 vehicles

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Wildwood and Salem travel trailer recreational trailers. The exterior transit latch on the rear patio door cannot be unlocked from inside the vehicle.

Safety consequence

A door that remains locked can prevent or delay occupants from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will remove the exterior transit latch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1945.

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Check your 2026 Forest River Wildwood VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Forest River Wildwood at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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