Out frame is bent on both sides above the shackles towards the driver side about 5”. Insurance said it wear and tear. We do traveling healthcare and are stuck outside of an area we can work as it’s where we stay when on contract. We can’t find anywhere to work on it either.
The worst 2015 Forest River Wildcat problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes2
- Wheels2
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Brakes2
- Wheels2
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Suspension1
Recalls 3
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 18V550000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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:
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- 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.
Recall number 17V756000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Wildcat WCF275CKX, WCF272RLX, WCF295RSX, WCF293REX, WCF282RKX, and WCF312BHX recreational fifth wheel trailers manufactured November 6, 2014, to February 18, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with Federal Certification Labels that incorrectly state the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) to be 13,000lbs. when the correct GVWR is 11,999lbs. As such, these trailers fail to conform to Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- If the trailer is overloaded, the trailer pin box (the connection point for the trailer to the vehicle) may fail, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners and will send corrected Federal Certification Labels, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑206‑7600.
Recall number 15V128000 · Recall details
What 2015 Forest River Wildcat owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
2015 forest river wildcat 5th wheel. Consumer writes in regards to microwave malfunction which caused a fire inside vehicle. *ld
Forest river wildcat maxx year 2015 ; brake front driver side locked up going 30-35 MPH entering xpress way outsider sacramento calif. And started smoking responding to fire extinguisher. On road worker fixed by disconnecting brake. Started again and 3 remaining brakes locked. He again disconnected them and we traveled 700 plus miles to mesa arizona. When arrived in trailer park, noted in parking 5thwheel that front driver wheel hub was circumferentially torn out. Vehicle parked and repaired for over $2300.00. I believe from what has been reported on that the axel may not able to hold the weight of the vehicle and became bent resulting in tearing out the wheel hub and almost causing an accident. Luckily we stopped driving it for the last 2 months. We need a new axle that can handle the weight of the wildcat maxx as a recall by forest river. Can help us? [xxx]. [xxx]. Thank you information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 forest river wildcat. While driving at approximately 25 MPH, the front driver side tire started smoking. The driver extinguished the tire. An automotive mechanic came out and diagnosed that the brake needed to be disconnected on the front driver side tire. The brake was disconnected. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the front and rear passenger side tires and the rear driver side tire started smoking. The automotive mechianic informed the contact that the brakes had to be disconnected from the rear and front passenger and rear driver sides. The brakes were disconnected. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.
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Questions about the 2015 Forest River Wildcat
Is the 2015 Forest River Wildcat reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2015 Forest River Wildcat, 1.3 times a typical Wildcat model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Forest River Wildcat?
Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is wheels (2).
How many recalls does the 2015 Forest River Wildcat have?
3 recalls, covering electrical system and equipment.
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