CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Forest River Wildwood has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (5 reports).
2018 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 separates
Certain Forest River travel trailers may have a breakaway safety switch that is not wired to constant power.
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.
Wrong tire size on label may cause handling crash risk
The federal certification placard on these recreational trailers lists the wrong tire size.
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.
Wrong trailer weight on label may cause unsafe loading
Some 2018 recreational trailers have a Federal certification placard that may list an incorrect weight for the trailer.
Wrong tire and weight data on label may cause crash risk
Certain 2017-2018 recreational trailers may have a Federal Placard that inaccurately lists the tire and rim combinations installed on the trailer.
Most common 2018 Forest River Wildwood problems
Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 5 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
What owners report
I was towing our 2018 Forest River Wildwood 370BL down I 10 coming into Tucson AZ on our way back to Alabama from California when we were approx 20 miles away from our overnight stop in Tucson. I notice that the camper was moving up and down with the bumps and dips and even made contact with the top of my bed on the passenger side causing damage. After attempts to find a mobile RV repair facility that would look at it failed, I called the Lippert, the company listed on the fifth wheel pin box. After removing the exterior panels at their direction It was obvious that there was major damage to the welds themselves on the frame. Speaking to Lippert reps, they agreed over the phone that this
ST225/75R15 4 of 4 tires experienced blow-outs. Tires pressures were normal and monitored by a tire pressure monitoring system. Tread depth was very near full tread depth. All tires blew within 1000 miles of each other. Trailer was bought used. Mileage on tires at failure is believed to be about 2000.0 miles. Photos of 3 of the tires is provided.
ST205/75/R14 last year our spare blew out while attached to the bumper, the spare tire had never been used. Yesterday, while driving on the turnpike at 75 mph the driver side front tire on our tandem axl blew out. We were able to make it to a safe spot to change the tire with our replacement spare. The blow out tire was extremely hot compared to the other tires on the trailer.
We have 4 original Castle Rock tires blown out. 1 while on the highway, 3 exploded in the middle of the night after being parked in a campground for 3 weeks. These tires have less than 500 original miles on them. The tires are Castle Rock, Radial ST 226 75R15. We have replaced all with exception of the spare. We will keep it for your inspection along with 1 of the ones that blew.
Shortly after purchasing our RV, we noticed one of the trailer exterior doors would not stay closed. We inspected the rig and saw what looked like a small rubber seam separation. Called ins and filed a claim but they said keep moving and keep an eye on it as it was a small separation. The trailer was back on the road about 30 miles when my Husband noticed it sagging and almost resting on our truck bed. We pulled over to see if we were imagining such an issue and found that the rig had literally separated from the frame. The bottom almost out of the master, the master closet crumbled the steps up to the room became dislodged. It became completely un-towable & could have resulted in a horrible
2018 Forest River Wildwood questions
Does the 2018 Forest River Wildwood have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2018 Forest River Wildwood: Wiring Could Bypass Breaker, Raising Fire Risk; Trailer brakes may fail to engage if trailer separates; Trailer Brakes May Fail to Engage if Trailer Detaches; Outdoor shower cover can block water heater exhaust, raising injury risk; Wrong tire size on label may cause handling crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Forest River Wildwood?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (5), Structure (3), Unknown Or Other (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Forest River Wildwood has been fixed?
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