2003 Forest River Wildcat Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2003 Forest River Wildcat has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Equipment (1 report).

3Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Wildcat?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2003 Forest River Wildcat recalls

Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire

Recall 17V756Nov 22, 2017365,885 vehicles affected

Some fire extinguishers installed in certain recreational vehicles, cargo trailers and restroom trailers may have clogged internals, so they may not discharge as expected or may need excessive force to activate.

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Recall 08V346Jul 7, 2008107,417 vehicles affected

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Recall 07V085Mar 5, 2007128,000 vehicles affected

Most common 2003 Forest River Wildcat problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Equipment1

What owners report

2024-01-25, Equipment
The contact owed a 2003 Forest River Wildcat equipped with a Dometic refrigerator model 2652/2682 gas absorption,. The contact stated that while the RV was parked under a barn, the vehicle spontaneously caught fire. The RV burned to the frame. The barn structure, an unknown Chevrolet truck, a tractor, equipment, and other structures were also destroyed during the fire. The fire department extinguished the fire within a week. There was no police report. The female occupant in the RV detected smoke from the refrigerator but was not injured. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. A third-party investigator company reported

2003 Forest River Wildcat questions

Does the 2003 Forest River Wildcat have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2003 Forest River Wildcat: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Forest River Wildcat?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Forest River Wildcat has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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