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2005 Forest River Wildcat

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Sep 21, 2010
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Nov 22, 2017
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2005 Forest River Wildcat, most frequently naming the body & structure, other / unspecified and powertrain (other) categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure125.0%
  • Other / unspecified125.0%
  • Powertrain (other)125.0%
  • Tires & wheels125.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
17V756000

EQUIPMENT

Nov 22, 2017
365,885 units potentially affected
The defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
The risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy: Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Forest River, Inc.Manufacturer number 51-0544View on NHTSA.gov
08V346000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Jul 7, 2008
107,417 units potentially affected
The defect: FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2003-2006 MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
The risk: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
The remedy: FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-389-4600.
FOREST RIVER, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Body & structurePowertrain (other)
Filed Sep 21, 2010

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

NHTSA ID
10356767
Incident
Sep 19, 2010
Mileage
5,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Nov 24, 2009

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 DOWN THE ROAD ABOUT 30 MILES WHEN THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THIS IS THE SAME TIRE THAT WAS PUT ON THE ROAD ABOUT 130 MILES AGO THIS PAST JULY. NEW GOODYEAR TIRES WERE PUT ON BY EMERGENCY ROADSERVICE AT CONSIDERABLE EXPENSE ON ALL 4 TRAILER TIRES AS MY WIFE REFUSED TO RIDE IN MY TRUCK FEARING ANOTHER BLOWOUT ON THE TRAILER MIGHT CAUSE US TO BE IN A SEVERE ACCIDENT. ALL TIRES WERE RETURNED TO PLACE OF PURCHASE TO BE SENT TO THE MANUFACTURER. THEIR REVIEW AND REPORT STATED THAT THE BLOWOUTS WERE A RESULT OF IMPACTS. I AM THE ONLY PERSON THAT PULLS MY TRAILER AND I CAN ASSURE YOU THAT THE TIRES DID NOT RECEIVE ANY IMPACTS. I AM RELIGIOUS IN CHECKING TIRE PRESSURES SO AS TO AVOID SUCH PROBLEMS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10293377
Incident
Aug 13, 2009
Other / unspecified
Filed Mar 12, 2009

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

NHTSA ID
10262309
Incident
Mar 1, 2008

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Forest River Wildcat by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2024010—
2023000—
2022030—
2021040—
2019020—
2018230—
2017230—
2016130—
2015430—
2014140—
2013120—
2012310—
2011120—
2010710—
2009010—
2008110—
20071010—
2006420—
2005Viewing320—
20041020—
2003130—
2002310—
2001010—
2000010—
1999010—
1998010—
1997010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.