The contact owns a 2024 Forest River Wildwood Trailer. The contact stated that excessive heat generated by the oven and there was no venting system around the appliance. The contact stated that during normal operation, the heat buildup caused melting of the backsplash behind the oven and melting and heat damage beneath an adjacent drawer. The contact stated that smoke, overheating, and melting were observed. No fire had occurred; however, the contact expressed concerns that there was a potential fire hazard. The trailer was permanently parked and was not inspected. A repair shop inspected the trailer onsite and advised the contact that the oven, backsplash, and venting system needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer advised using smaller pots while operating the oven; however, the contact remained concerned that the lack of venting had not been addressed. The contact stated that the manufacturer declined the warranty coverage or goodwill assistance to repair the RV. The RV was not repaired.
The worst 2024 Forest River Wildwood problems
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Recalls 10
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Wildwood, Salem and 2026 Stealth EVO travel trailers. The fireplace outlet may have the incorrect wiring.
- Risk
- The incorrect wiring may not make adequate contact, increasing the amperage and risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the wiring and outlet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑503‑831‑5410.
Recall number 26V352000 · Recall details
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: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Forest River Salem, and Wildwood travel trailers. The tire may contact the outrigger, causing the tire to fail.
- Risk
- Tire failure can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace and relocate the outriggers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑534‑3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-1831.
Recall number 24V628000 · Recall details
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Salem SBF325RL, and Wildwood WBF325RL travel trailers. The tires may contact chassis components, causing the tires to fail.
- Risk
- Tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a riser kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑534‑3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1833.
Recall number 24V629000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Forest River Salem, Wildwood, and Stealth EVO travel trailers. The Federal Placard may state an incorrect rim size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Risk
- An incorrect rim size on the label may result in the wrong wheels being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new Federal Placards, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact customer service at 1‑503‑831‑5413. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1808.
Recall number 24V530000 · Recall details
Trailer hitches
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Salem, Puma, Wildwood, and 2025 Cherokee travel trailers equipped with certain Pacific Rim brand couplers. The couplers have an incorrect load rating of 14,000 pounds and may be overloaded, causing the hitch to fail.
- Risk
- Hitch failure increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the date code of the hitch coupler and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at Salem & Wildwood (574) 534-3167, Puma (574) 642-0588 or Cherokee (260) 499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1803.
Recall number 24V531000 · Recall details
Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Salem, and Wildwood travel trailers. The affected vehicles may not have a secondary emergency exit installed.
- Risk
- In the event of an emergency, passengers may not be able to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an emergency exit window, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574‑534‑3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-1805.
Recall number 24V490000 · Recall details
Suspension: multiple axle
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Forest River Rainier, Stealth Evo, Salem, Vibe, and Wildwood travel trailers. The tire may contact the vehicle body due to insufficient clearance, which can cause tire damage.
- Risk
- A damaged tire can fail and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install taller shackles and equalizers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑503‑831‑5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1789.
Recall number 24V388000 · 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
Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheels. These vehicles may be missing a secondary emergency exit.
- Risk
- A missing emergency exit window could prevent or delay the occupants from exiting in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an emergency exit window, free of charge. All affected vehicles 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 51-1683.
Recall number 23V658000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2024 Forest River Wildwood 10
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Drain vent repair if it has reverse slope.
- This is a product service bulletin from Global Link concerning counterfeit keys for entry doors being sold...
- Generic front wall print for dealer reference.
- Holding Tank Monitoring System trouble shooting guide for dealers to use for certain tank level sensors...
- This is a LCI authored document in which clarifies the axles' bearing grease frequently asked questions
- General document/guide on how to square a cabinet door opening in a recreational vehicle.
- This is a generic document used as an aid to help dealers diagnose the slide height adjustment.
- The ice maker water line may not have the inner brass sleeve for the compression fitting, which could
- A limited number of outer dome skylights have displayed cracks soon after installation
- Fridge mini-breaker location.
What 2024 Forest River Wildwood owners say
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Questions about the 2024 Forest River Wildwood
Is the 2024 Forest River Wildwood reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2024 Forest River Wildwood, fewer than a typical Wildwood model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2024 Forest River Wildwood?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2024 Forest River Wildwood have?
10 recalls, covering equipment, electrical system and structure.
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