2003 wildwood (t-19) water tank was defective upon installation. *ts the complaint is in reference to the defective manufacturing installation arrangement of the water tank. As the consumer was filling the tank in his driveway it fell to the ground. The tank was only held by the chassis rails. The rv was taken to a repair shop who reinstalled the water tank and added two stiffeners to prevent future movement and slippage.
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Recalls 3
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: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Forest river is recalling certain my 2003-2006 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
- Risk
- If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Forest river is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or forest river at 1‑574‑389‑4600.
Recall number 08V346000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Certain recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
- Risk
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Forest river will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or forest river at 1‑574‑389‑4600,
Recall number 07V085000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Forest River Wildwood 1
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What 2003 Forest River Wildwood owners say
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Dt*: the contact stated while filling the water tank of the travel trailer in the driveway, the water tank fell off with no prior warning. The trailer was taken to an independent repair shop, who determined that the cause of the problem was due to improper assembly by a manufacturer defect. Repairs were made to the trailer. The model was wildwood. Updated 10/31/2006 - the repair facility added stiffeners (cross bars) to the water tank. The original installation had the tank lip being held only by the chassis rails.
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Questions about the 2003 Forest River Wildwood
Is the 2003 Forest River Wildwood reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2003 Forest River Wildwood, fewer than a typical Wildwood model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Forest River Wildwood?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2003 Forest River Wildwood have?
3 recalls, covering equipment.
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