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2011 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.
1
Latest Sep 3, 2012
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.
2
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 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2011 Forest River Wildcat, most frequently naming the tires & wheels category. 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

  • Tires & wheels1100.0%

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
10V355000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Aug 3, 2010
155 units potentially affected
The defect: FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 WILDCAT TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2010 THROUGH JULY 22, 2010. THE INFORMATION FOR THE MODELS' GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING, GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING, TIRES, RIMS, AND AIR PRESSURE WAS INCORRECTLY INPUTTED IN THE CORPORATE COMPUTER SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING LABEL AND THE TIRE LABEL ON THE VEHICLES IS INCORRECT AND MAY LEAD AN OWNER TO INADVERTENTLY OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE.
The risk: AN OVERLOAD CONDITION MAY RESULT IN AN AXLE OR TIRE FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: FOREST RIVER WILL BE MAILING CORRECTED LABELS TO RETAIL PURCHASERS, AND/OR TO DEALERS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 9, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-206-7600.
FOREST RIVER, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 3, 2012

DOT 1KMM16A 1710 TIRES WERE ON THIS 2011 FOREST RIVER FIFTH WHEEL PURCHASED JULY 19TH 2011. IN THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA A STATE INSPECTION IS REQUIRED. IT PASSED THE FIRST INSPECTION WHEN TRAILER WAS REGISTERED IN AUGUST OF 2011. WHEN INSPECTED IN AUGUST OF 2012, THE INSPECTION FAILED DUE TO TIRES HAVING DRY ROT, A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF BLOWING OR SEPARATING . I KEEP THE TRAILER ON A CONCRETE PAD WITH TIRE COVERS. CONCERN IS I WAS LUCKY THAT I REQUIRE A STATE INSPECTION ANNUALLY, IF NOT I WOULD NEVER GUESS THAT THE TIRES WERE BAD. THEY LOOK FINE TO ME WITH LOTS OF TREAD AND NO APPARENT CRACKS OR SEPARATION. IF NOT FOR A PROFESSIONAL LOOKING AT TIRES I WOULD HAVE KEPT RUNNING THEM TILL THE 5 YEAR MARK OF HAVING THEM THEN INSPECTED OR REPLACED. THUS THE TIRE COULD HAVE FAILED BEFORE THEN AND CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD. *TR

NHTSA ID
10473617
Incident
Aug 22, 2012
Mileage
6,600 mi

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—
2011Viewing120—
2010710—
2009010—
2008110—
20071010—
2006420—
2005320—
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.