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2018 Prime Time Wildcat Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2018 Prime Time 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 Prime Time dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Prime Time Wildcat. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER

NHTSA #17V552000

Reported September 6, 2017 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 88 vehicles

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Prime Time Wildcat fifth-wheel recreational trailers. The water heater may have been installed too close to the underside of the slideroom possibly allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.

Safety consequence

If carbon monoxide enters the vehicle through the slideroom opening, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit to remedy the water heater's location, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 61-0515.

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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