I was traveling at 60 MPH on highway 87 north of great falls mt. At about 4:40 in the afternoon on september 4th 2020, the tread of rear tire on the drivers side of my 2016 forest river travel trailer came apart from the rest of the tire. After getting the trailer back under control and brought to a safe stop it was noticed that substantial damaged was caused to the trim surrounding, above and behind the tire, as well as damage to the trailers plumbing that was behind the tire, along with damage to the underneath of the trailer including the wires for the trailer breaks being torn out from the hub. The tread that came off the tire along with some of the broken plumbing struck the car that was behind us. Luckily after talking with the individual, the damage that their car substained was minimal. They were along with myself was glad that it was a rental and they bought the extra insurance.
The worst 2016 Forest River Wildwood problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
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Recalls 7
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Forest River Aurora, Coachmen Catalina, 2026 Coachmen Viking, Coachmen Clipper, 2016-2026 Wildwood, and Salem recreational trailers. The distribution panel wire may be connected to the battery without over current protection.
- Risk
- Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will relocate the distribution panel wire to the correct side of the breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑825‑4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 205-1987.
Recall number 25V682000 · Recall details
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: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forest River Wildwood, and 2016-2019 Forest River Salem recreational trailers. The outside auxiliary shower faucet cover may cover the water heater exhaust panel when opened.
- Risk
- The covered water heater exhaust panel could increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install a replacement outside shower, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑534‑3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-0762.
Recall number 18V436000 · 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: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, and Wildwood recreational trailers. The affected vehicles were mistakenly not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector to warn occupants of elevated levels of carbon monoxide.
- Risk
- If occupants are not warned elevated carbon monoxide levels, they are at an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the existing Liquid Propane (L.P.) Detector and install a combination L.P./carbon monoxide detector, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑909‑873‑3777, extension 53. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-12072015-0119.
Recall number 15V831000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
- 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
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Amera-Lite ATTX and WATTX, Forest River Cherokee, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Cherokee Wolf Pup, Salem, Salem Laminated, Salem Limited Edition, Vengeance, Wildwood, Wildwood Laminated, and Wildwood Limited Edition, Cargo Mate Blazer, E Series, E Series Wedge, Eliminator, and Qualifier, Continental Cargo Auto Master, Elite Series, Tailwind and Value Hauler, Coachmen Catalina and Freedom Express, Palomino Puma and US Cargo Patriot X, Phantom, Trail & Sport and Trail Master trailers manufactured March 1, 2015, to March 31, 2015. 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 replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑800‑453‑6064. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-03312015-0025.
Recall number 15V231000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Forest River Wildwood 1
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What 2016 Forest River Wildwood owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Trailer was purchased new at best rv in turlock ca. It's stored on a dry driveway in ca. No extended exposure to rain or snow. The nuts attaching the body to the frame are completely rusted and deteriorating. The bolts for the suspension are also rusted. Incorrect nuts and bolts were used in the manufacturing of the trailer and are unsafe. If the nuts further deteriorat then there is a chance the body of the trailer will detach from the frame. I have spoke with the dealer and manufacturer and both say the warranty does not cover rust. But the incorrect parts were used are are causing the issue.
While towing the trailer through a construction zone in tucson az the right tounge frame rail bent. There was a significant change from lane to lane of about 15 inches. The trailer was tilting while the tow vehicle was level on the lower lane going through the construction zone. *dt carfax cannot process VIN.
We were proceeding south on I-5 just south of san clemente, ca, 55mph in slow (rt) lane pulling our 5th wheel. Tire (rt. Rr of tandem trailer) blew. I heard it and felt it right away pulled over to shoulder as quickly as I could safely, it took about 200 yds. Found that tread had partially blown off and wrapped itself tightly around the axle between the leaf spring bracket and the brake shoe plate causing the wheel to be unable to rotate and damaging the rim from dragging on the pavement. We were only 21 miles from our home from which we began our trip. I always check tire pressure at the beginning of our trip on tires of the trailer and my tow vehicle to insure that they are at maximum capacity. The incident occured at approximately noon on a clear sunny day in november, temp about 70 degrees. Blowout occured in the middle of the tread and not a sidewall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 forest river wildwood. While reversing into the driveway, the rear passenger side axle detached and fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a defect in the frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available.
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Questions about the 2016 Forest River Wildwood
Is the 2016 Forest River Wildwood reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2016 Forest River Wildwood, close to a typical Wildwood model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Forest River Wildwood?
Body and structure, with 4 complaints. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Forest River Wildwood have?
7 recalls, covering electrical system, equipment and suspension.
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