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Forest River Wildcat Maxx recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the Forest River Wildcat Maxx, covering 1,715 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Forest River Wildcat Maxx recalls by model year

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Service brakes, electricReported January 29, 2020 · 218 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Freedom Express, Salem, Stealth EVO, Vibe, Wildcat Maxx, and Wildwood recreational trailers. The emergency break-away switch may fail.
Risk
In the event of trailer separation from the tow vehicle, a failed break-away switch will not apply the trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the break-away switch, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑503‑831‑5410 or 1‑574‑825‑8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1129.

Recall number 20V049000 · Recall details

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assemblyReported June 9, 2015 · 1,497 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Wildwood, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Wildcat Maxx, Vibe, R-Pod, and Surveyor trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Risk
If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑909‑873‑3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05142015-0037.

Recall number 15V359000 · Recall details

Questions about the Forest River Wildcat Maxx recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the Forest River Wildcat Maxx have?

2, covering service brakes, electric and suspension.

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