While towing the trailer I found that it kept pulling to the right several times pulling off the roadway onto the emergency lane. The trailer was vissably showing in the mirrors as not pulling straight. This was also verified by my wife as she followed. I hand measured the frame and axle position verifying the frane was square but the axles were install 3 inches off. Speaking with the mgf. Spokesperson he said this happens all the time. He suggested the axels to be cut off and reinstalled. I dont feel this is a safe fix to apply excessive heat to the metal frame. Not knowig how the steel may become soft or brittle.i have expressed my opinion and requested a new unit without defective installed axles. I feel this created a hazard to myself and others traveling our roadways. Especially since I was told this is not an isolated deffect
The worst 2023 Forest River Wildwood problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Electrical1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
Recalls 6
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
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheel travel trailers. The Federal Placard may have incorrect tire size information. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."
- Risk
- Incorrect tire size information could result in the wrong tires being installed on the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will mail new federal placards, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1‑574‑534‑3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1731.
Recall number 24V066000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: furnace
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Salem, and Wildwood Travel Trailers. The brass fitting connected to the furnace pipe may have been manufactured without thread sealant.
- Risk
- Missing thread sealant can cause a propane gas leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the brass elbow and apply thread sealant as necessary, free of charge. All affected trailers are still within dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑534‑3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1642.
Recall number 23V359000 · Recall details
Service brakes
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Salem and Wildwood travel trailers. The brakes may be incorrectly wired, which can result in a loss of brake function.
- Risk
- A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will rewire the brakes, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1‑574‑534‑3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 27-1632.
Recall number 23V288000 · Recall details
Equipment: appliance: refrigerator
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Salem, Stealth EVO, and Wildwood travel trailers. The 8-gauge wire connected to the 12-Volt refrigerator may not have over-current protection, which can cause the wire to melt.
- Risk
- Melted wiring can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a 20-AMP mini-breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑503‑831‑5413. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1580.
Recall number 22V920000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
- Risk
- An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall supersedes and expands the federal safety agency recall number 22V‑486.
Recall number 22V556000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2023 Forest River Wildwood 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This is a product service bulletin from Global Link concerning counterfeit keys for entry doors being sold...
- This is a generic document used as an aid to help dealers diagnose the slide height adjustment.
- Fridge mini-breaker location.
- According to a Furrion TSB "TB-220919": Irregular cooling performance has been reported on the identified...
- The slide floor and exterior walls may not be sealed.
- Certain Salem and Wildwood floorplans may have decking that had gotten wet and after install
- General Thermostat wiring trouble shooting guides.
What 2023 Forest River Wildwood owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The inlet power supply shorted out and almost caught my camper on fire
Brand new trailer. Picked up in October and put it in storage. Visited trailer for spring prep and noticed sidewall of tire split from rim to the treads. Only highway miles from dealer to storage lot. No deformations on any tire when we parked the trailer for the winter. Castle Rock st235/80/16r Manufacture date 1622 All 4 tires have dates of 1622 & 1722
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Questions about the 2023 Forest River Wildwood
Is the 2023 Forest River Wildwood reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2023 Forest River Wildwood, fewer than a typical Wildwood model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 Forest River Wildwood?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 2023 Forest River Wildwood have?
6 recalls, covering electrical system, equipment and service brakes.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Forest River Wildwood electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 25V682000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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