CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Forest River Wildcat has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Equipment (1 report).
2005 Forest River Wildcat recalls
Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire
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.
Most common 2005 Forest River Wildcat problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT TRAILER. WHILE EXAMINING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE HAD SEPARATED FROM THE MOUNTING. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED CRACKS IN THE AXLE WHERE IT WAS WELDED TO THE TRAILER. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 5000. UPDATED 01/11/2011*LJ UPDATED 03/30/11
THIS PAST MARCH I REPLACED MY 5 YEAR OLD FIFTH-WHEEL TRAILER TIRES (LOAD RANGE D) WITH SECURA SST 225-75/15 TIRES (E RATED TIRES). MY FIRST CAMPING TRIP IN APRIL OF APPROX 300 MILES I HAD NO PROBLEMS. OVER THE JULY 4TH HOLIDAY ANOTHER TRIP OF AROUND 400 MILES RESULTED IN A BLOWOUT WITH TIRETREAD SEPARATION TO THE RIGHT REAR TRAILER AXLE . MY NEW SECURA SPARE WAS INSTALLED AND I RETURNED HOME APPROX 60 MILES. BLOWOUT WAS RETURNED TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE AND AFTER AN INSPECTION OF THE TIRE I WAS GIVEN ANOTHER TIRE. MY THIRD TRIP OF THE YEAR IN AUGUST FOUND ME ABOUT 40 MILES FROM HOME WHEN I HAD ANOTHER BLOWOUT ON THE RIGHT REAR AXLE OF MY TRAILER. AFTER PUTTING ON MY NEW SPARE I PROCEEDED DOW
2005 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT RV WITH DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR RECALL PROBLEM. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE BOILER TUBE IN HIS RV CRACKED AND RELEASED PRESSURIZED COOLANT. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER'S RESOLUTION WAS TO INSTALL A LIGHT SHEET METAL AROUND THE BACK PART OF THE UNIT. THE REPAIR WAS DONE ON THE CONSUMER'S RV, HOWEVER IT DID NOT SOLVE THE LEAKING GAS PROBLEM. THE MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED IN THE AIR CONDITION UNIT. *JB
2005 Forest River Wildcat questions
Does the 2005 Forest River Wildcat have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2005 Forest River Wildcat: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Forest River Wildcat?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (1), Tires (1), Power Train (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 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.