CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Forest River Wildwood has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (4 reports).
2016 Forest River Wildwood recalls
Wiring Could Bypass Breaker, Raising Fire Risk
Certain recreational trailers may have a distribution panel wire connected to the battery without overcurrent protection.
Trailer Brakes May Fail to Engage if Trailer Detaches
The breakaway safety switch on these recreational trailers may not be wired to a constant power source.
Outdoor shower cover can block water heater exhaust, raising injury risk
The outside auxiliary shower faucet cover on certain Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers may cover the water heater exhaust panel when it is opened.
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.
RV trailers may lack carbon monoxide alarms
Certain 2016 Forest River recreational trailers (Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth and Wildwood models) were mistakenly built without a carbon monoxide detector.
Wheels Can Detach If Studs Break, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2016 Forest River trailers may have rear axle wheel studs that can break.
Wheel studs can break, risking wheel detachment
Certain trailers built between March 1 and March 31, 2015 may have wheel studs that break.
Most common 2016 Forest River Wildwood problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 4 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
I WAS TRAVELING AT 60 MPH ON HIGHWAY 87 NORTH OF GREAT FALLS MT. AT ABOUT 4:40 IN THE AFTERNOON ON SEPTEMBER 4TH 2020, THE TREAD OF REAR TIRE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF MY 2016 FOREST RIVER TRAVEL TRAILER CAME APART FROM THE REST OF THE TIRE. AFTER GETTING THE TRAILER BACK UNDER CONTROL AND BROUGHT TO A SAFE STOP IT WAS NOTICED THAT SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGED WAS CAUSED TO THE TRIM SURROUNDING, ABOVE AND BEHIND THE TIRE, AS WELL AS DAMAGE TO THE TRAILERS PLUMBING THAT WAS BEHIND THE TIRE, ALONG WITH DAMAGE TO THE UNDERNEATH OF THE TRAILER INCLUDING THE WIRES FOR THE TRAILER BREAKS BEING TORN OUT FROM THE HUB. THE TREAD THAT CAME OFF THE TIRE ALONG WITH SOME OF THE BROKEN PLUMBING STRUCK THE CAR THAT W
TRAILER WAS PURCHASED NEW AT BEST RV IN TURLOCK CA. IT'S STORED ON A DRY DRIVEWAY IN CA. NO EXTENDED EXPOSURE TO RAIN OR SNOW. THE NUTS ATTACHING THE BODY TO THE FRAME ARE COMPLETELY RUSTED AND DETERIORATING. THE BOLTS FOR THE SUSPENSION ARE ALSO RUSTED. INCORRECT NUTS AND BOLTS WERE USED IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THE TRAILER AND ARE UNSAFE. IF THE NUTS FURTHER DETERIORAT THEN THERE IS A CHANCE THE BODY OF THE TRAILER WILL DETACH FROM THE FRAME. I HAVE SPOKE WITH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER AND BOTH SAY THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER RUST. BUT THE INCORRECT PARTS WERE USED ARE ARE CAUSING THE ISSUE.
WHILE TOWING THE TRAILER THROUGH A CONSTRUCTION ZONE IN TUCSON AZ THE RIGHT TOUNGE FRAME RAIL BENT. THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE FROM LANE TO LANE OF ABOUT 15 INCHES. THE TRAILER WAS TILTING WHILE THE TOW VEHICLE WAS LEVEL ON THE LOWER LANE GOING THROUGH THE CONSTRUCTION ZONE. *DT CARFAX CANNOT PROCESS VIN.*JB
WE WERE PROCEEDING SOUTH ON I-5 JUST SOUTH OF SAN CLEMENTE, CA, 55MPH IN SLOW (RT) LANE PULLING OUR 5TH WHEEL. TIRE (RT. RR OF TANDEM TRAILER) BLEW. I HEARD IT AND FELT IT RIGHT AWAY PULLED OVER TO SHOULDER AS QUICKLY AS I COULD SAFELY, IT TOOK ABOUT 200 YDS. FOUND THAT TREAD HAD PARTIALLY BLOWN OFF AND WRAPPED ITSELF TIGHTLY AROUND THE AXLE BETWEEN THE LEAF SPRING BRACKET AND THE BRAKE SHOE PLATE CAUSING THE WHEEL TO BE UNABLE TO ROTATE AND DAMAGING THE RIM FROM DRAGGING ON THE PAVEMENT. WE WERE ONLY 21 MILES FROM OUR HOME FROM WHICH WE BEGAN OUR TRIP. I ALWAYS CHECK TIRE PRESSURE AT THE BEGINNING OF OUR TRIP ON TIRES OF THE TRAILER AND MY TOW VEHICLE TO INSURE THAT THEY ARE AT MAXIMUM C
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD. WHILE REVERSING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE AXLE DETACHED AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
2016 Forest River Wildwood questions
Does the 2016 Forest River Wildwood have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2016 Forest River Wildwood: Wiring Could Bypass Breaker, Raising Fire Risk; Trailer Brakes May Fail to Engage if Trailer Detaches; Outdoor shower cover can block water heater exhaust, raising injury risk; Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire; RV trailers may lack carbon monoxide alarms. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Forest River Wildwood?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (4), Electrical System (1), Tires (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Forest River Wildwood 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.