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2014 Forest River Wildwood

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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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 Oct 30, 2019
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 Aug 21, 2018
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 8 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2014 Forest River Wildwood, most frequently naming the other / unspecified, tires & wheels and brakes categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

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

  • Other / unspecified433.3%
  • Tires & wheels325.0%
  • Brakes216.7%
  • Suspension216.7%
  • Body & structure18.3%

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

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

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
18V550000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Aug 21, 2018
5,847 units potentially affected
The defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, and Rainier recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery causing the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.
The risk: If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to reroute the wiring, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22/30-0824.
Forest River, Inc.Manufacturer number 22/30-0824View 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
14V625000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Oct 7, 2014
205 units potentially affected
The defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Salem and Wildwood T174BH recreational vehicles manufactured September 18, 2013, to August 29, 2014. The affected vehicles may have an incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the certification and tire information labels. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Part 567, "Certification."
The risk: If the trailer is loaded to the specifications listed on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and will provide corrected labels to the owners, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383. Forest River's number for this recall is 2014-PLT6.
Forest River, Inc.Manufacturer number 2014-PLT6View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Body & structure
Filed Oct 30, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUPPORT FRAME THAT HELD THE FRESH WATER TANK ON THE TRAILER DETACHED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT WATER WAS LEAKING OUT. WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR WHEN THE TRAILER STRUCK A HOLE OR SPEED BUMP, THE WATER TANK PLACED PRESSURE ON THE VEHICLE'S FRAME, WHICH CAUSED IT TO DROP DOWN AND BEND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO HOLD THE TANK AND HAD PUNCTURED TWO HOLES IN THE PLASTIC WATER TANK, CAUSING WATER. TO LEAK OUT. THE TRAILER WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,000.

NHTSA ID
11277067
Incident
Oct 16, 2019
Mileage
1,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Apr 6, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD X-LITE. WHILE TOWING THE TRAILER, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TRAILER WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 07/11/17*LJ *CN

NHTSA ID
10971008
Incident
Aug 1, 2016
Tires & wheels
Filed Oct 6, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD TRAVEL TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH RIDGEWAY SPORT S/T TIRES (NA), SIZE: 225/7515. UPON INSPECTION OF THE TRAILER, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SIDEWALL WAS DRY ROTTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPLACED FOR THE SAME DEFECT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300.

NHTSA ID
10914224
Incident
Oct 6, 2016
Other / unspecifiedSuspension
Filed Aug 11, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD BEING HAULED BY A 2011 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRAILER SWAYED BACK AND FORTH EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC WHO INDICATED THAT THE 14 INCH TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WITH 15 INCH TIRES. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, BUT WAS UNABLE TO REACH THE MANUFACTURER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID
10895178
Incident
May 2, 2016
Mileage
300 mi
Other / unspecifiedSuspension
Filed May 2, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AXLE WAS WORN WHICH RESULTED IN THE EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE AXLES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD ITS TIRES REPLACED HOWEVER THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,000.

NHTSA ID
10862480
Incident
Mar 1, 2016
Mileage
1,000 mi
Other / unspecifiedTires & wheels
Filed Aug 15, 2014

TIRE SIDE WALL FAILING AND ABNORMAL WEAR ON BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE TREADS OF ALL TIRES. TIRE SPECIFICS VAIL SPORT ST 205/75D15 DOT 69 VT 0313. *TR

NHTSA ID
10622433
Incident
Jul 4, 2014
Mileage
1,700 mi
Other / unspecifiedTires & wheels
Filed Jul 26, 2014

HAD A LOW TIRE ON MY TRAVEL TRAILER SO I EXITED THE HIGHWAY. I GOT OUT AND INSPECTED THE TIRE AND IT WAS ALMOST FLAT SO I CHANGED IT WITH MY SPARE AND WHEN I PULLED IT OFF THE INSIDE OF TIRE HAD RUBBED ALL THE INSIDE TREAD OF THE TIRE AND I INSPECTED ALL THE TIRES AND THEY TO WERE DOING THE SAME THING JUST NOT AS BAD. FOREST RIVER NEEDS TO FIX THIS BEFORE SO ONE IS HURT OR KILLED ON THE HIGHWAYS BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. *TR

NHTSA ID
10616484
Incident
Jul 25, 2014
Mileage
1,500 mi
Brakes
Filed Jul 18, 2014
Crash reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD THAT WAS BEING TOWED ON A 2004 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE MERGING ONTO AN INTERSTATE, THE TRAILER BEGAN SWAYING ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT WAS BRAKING TO A STOP BUT THE TRAILER CONTINUED TO SWAY DESPITE HAVING THE PARKING BRAKE SECURED. THE CONTACT THEN CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT YET BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ABLE TO BE CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,100. UPDATED 09/05/14*LJ UPDATED 12/4/2014 *JS

NHTSA ID
10614580
Incident
Jul 13, 2014
Mileage
2,100 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

511213

EQUIPMENT

This is a document that describes how to take the required photos to assess the slideroom mechanism for adjustment and function.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Forest River Wildwood by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027010—
2026060—
2025280—
20241100—
2023360—
2022970—
202110100—
2020370—
20195110—
20181180—
2017590—
2016570—
2015460—
2014Viewing840—
2013520—
2012310—
2011420—
2010010—
2009010—
2008720—
2007010—
2006220—
2005120—
2004320—
2003230—
2002511—
20011011—
2000311—
1999011—
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.