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2007 Forest River Wildwood Le

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 Mar 6, 2008
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 Oct 1, 2010
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 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2007 Forest River Wildwood Le, most frequently naming the tires & wheels, body & structure and other / unspecified 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

  • Tires & wheels350.0%
  • Body & structure233.3%
  • Other / unspecified116.7%

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
10V454000

EQUIPMENT

Oct 1, 2010
2,207 units potentially affected
The defect: FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.
The risk: AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
The remedy: FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.
FOREST RIVER, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
07V204000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

May 8, 2007
188 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SUBURBAN THREE BURNER MATCH LIGHT GAS RANGES, THE OVEN THERMOSTAT CONTROL VALVE CAN ALLOW GAS FLOW TO THE OVEN BURNER WHEN THE OVEN CONTROL KNOB IS PUSHED IN AND NOT FULLY IN THE CORRECT POSITION TO LIGHT THE PILOT.
The risk: IF THE OVEN CONTROL KNOB WAS DEPRESSED FOR SOME TIME BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT LIGHT, THE EXCESS GAS IN THE OVEN COULD CAUSE A FLASH AT THE OPENING OF THE OVEN, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
The remedy: FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH SUBURBAN TO REPLACE THE OVEN THERMOSTAT CONTROL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBURBAN AT 1-423-775-2131, EXT. 1, OR FOREST RIVER AT AT 1-503-831-5410.
FOREST RIVER, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Tires & wheels
Filed Mar 6, 2008

TRAVELING ON I-95 THROUGH JACKSONVILLE, FL. PULLING TRAILER AT 55MPH, TREAD ON TRAILER PASSENGER SIDE REAR AXLE TIRE SEPARATED DAMAGING UNDER CARRIAGE AND SIDE OF TRAILER. PUT ON SPARE TIRE, DROVE INTO JACKSON AND BOUGHT NEW RADIAL TIRE REPLACEMENT. KEPT OLD TIRE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10220286
Incident
Mar 5, 2008
Mileage
2,042 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Feb 2, 2008

A TIRE BLEW OUT FROM BEAD TO BEAD. AFTER LOOKING AT ALL THE TIRES, FOUND THAT THE TIRES WERE WEARING OUT ON THE OUTSIDE EDGE. I HAVE ALWAYS USED THE MAX AIR PRESSURE WHICH IS 50 PSI. THE TIRES ARE CARLISLE 205-75-15 RADIAL TRAIL CRT LOAD RANGE C. GVW IS 7780. THE TIRES CARRY 1820 LBS EACH AT 50 PSI. THE TIRES COMBINED CARRY 7280 LBS. THIS IS LESS THAN THE 7780 LBS AND SOME OF IT IS DUE TO TONGUE WEIGHT I GUESS. MY TRAILER WAS NOT OVER LOADED. I CARRIED A FULL WATER TANK OF 38 GALLONS AND FOOD. SEEMS TO ME IT SHOULD HAVE COME WITH 225-75-15 LOAD RANGE D. I HAVE REPLACED THE TIRES WITH THESE NEW TIRES. WHAT A DIFFERENCE ON HOW THE TRAILER RUNS NOW. IT DOES NOT BOUNCE UP AND DOWN LIKE IT USE TO. I FEEL THEY SHOULD SELL A NEW TRAILER WITH THE PROPER SIZE AND LOAD RANGE. I HAD NO DAMAGE AND THANK GOD WE WERE NOT HURT. I WOULD HAVE GLADLY PAID 500.00 MORE FOR PROPER TIRES. I FEEL THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND I AM CONTACTING YOU BECAUSE THEY WILL NOT RETURN MY PHONE CALLS. THE DEALER BEST RV AND FOREST RIVER HAVE IGNORED THREE CALLS EACH. AFTER THE BLOW OUT I CHECKED ALL THE TIRES AGAIN FOR 50 PSI AND THEY WERE OKAY. THE TRAILER IS A 2007 ROCKWOOD SIGNATURE ULTRA LIGHT 8318 SS. WE LOVE THE TRAILER AND HAVE HAD NO ISSUES EXCEPT FOR THIS. THANK YOU JEFF CSILLAG. *TR

NHTSA ID
10216752
Incident
Jan 19, 2008
Body & structureTires & wheels
Filed Aug 30, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FOREST RIVER WORK AND PLAY 16 FT (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TIRE AND THE TRAILER, WHICH CAUSES THE TIRES TO RUB AGAINST THE TRAILER. FOREST RIVER AND A LOCAL AUTHORIZED DEALER ARE CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 1,500. NO OTHER VEHICLE INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER STATED AXLES ON UNIT ARE TOO SHORT, CLEARANCE BETWEEN TIRE AND BODY ARE LESS THAN 1/2 INCH ON 2 OF THE 4 TIRES. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED PICTURES OF THE DEFECT. UPDATED 09/21/07 *TR

NHTSA ID
10201246
Incident
Aug 1, 2007
Mileage
1,500 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Jul 30, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD LE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EVERYONE WHO ENTERS THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES A BURNING SENSATION IN THE EYES AND DIFFICULTY BREATHING. HE IS UNSURE OF WHAT THE FUMES ARE AND FROM WHERE THEY DERIVED. THE ENGINE SIZE, NUMBER OF CLYLINDERS, TRANSMISSION TYPE, POWERTRAIN, FUEL SYSTEM, FUEL TYPE, AND MILEAGE INFORMATION WERE UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID
10197895
Incident
Jul 23, 2007
Body & structure
Filed Jun 14, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD LE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAS A RECURRING FAILURE WITH A STRUCTURAL CRACK. THE CRACK IS LOCATED IN THE SIDE WALL THAT SUPPORTS THE SLIDE OUT ROOM. HE STATED THAT IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE AND IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED AGAIN. NO OTHER VEHICLE INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID
10193367
Incident
May 31, 2007