The faulty wiring of the battery caused it to catch fire. The vehicle is currently available for inspection, at the dealership. We have the fire report, the independent fire inspection report, and the recall that was mailed to us by the manufacturer, as well as the inspection and estimate from the insurance company. My husband and infant daughter were inside when it caught fire directly under the propane tanks. There were no warning signs, the neighbor saw smoke from the window, that was the only warning that was had.
The worst 2025 Forest River Wildwood problems
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Recalls 8
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
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Stealth EVO, RPOD, 2025-2026 Wildwood, and Salem recreational trailers. The tire information label may list the incorrect tire inflation information.
- Risk
- A tire can be overinflated after referencing the incorrect information, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2025. Owners of Salem, Wildwood, and Stealth EVO may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑503‑831‑5410. Owner of RPOD may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑642‑3112. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1991.
Recall number 25V707000 · 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
Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit: latching/release system
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Wildwood and Salem travel trailer recreational trailers. The exterior transit latch on the rear patio door cannot be unlocked from inside the vehicle.
- Risk
- A door that remains locked can prevent or delay occupants from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the exterior transit latch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑534‑3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1945.
Recall number 25V425000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Salem and Wildwood travel trailers. The side entry gate latch may become unlocked, allowing the strut to open the gate during transit.
- Risk
- An open gate can striking other road users and increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a warning label and tethered pin and remove the strut, free of chare. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2025. Owner may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑534‑3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1935.
Recall number 25V364000 · Recall details
Structure: body: step/ladder
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Coachmen Catalina, Forest River Aurora, Cascade, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Sandpiper, Sierra, 2025 Campsite Reserve, Impression, Pause, Puma, Sabre, Salem, Vengeance, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers, equipped with a removable step assembly. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach.
- Risk
- Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the clip-on bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact customer service at Aurora & Catalina (1‑574‑825‑4995), Campsite Reserve, Cascade, Cherokee, Sabre, Vengeance (1‑260‑499‑2100), Cedar Creek (1‑260‑593‑4000), Impression (1‑574‑327‑2716), Pause (1‑574‑327‑2681), Puma (1‑574‑642‑0588), Sierra & Sandpiper (1‑574‑534‑4574), and Salem & Wildwood (1‑574‑534‑3167). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1915.
Recall number 25V245000 · 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
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
Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Forest River Wildwood 6
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...
- General instructions on how to winterize an OEM installed misting system.
- This is a LCI authored document in which clarifies the axles' bearing grease frequently asked questions
What 2025 Forest River Wildwood owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2025 Forest River Wildwood. The contact stated that the door on the trailer could be wiggled from the inside and was not properly secured to the trailer. The contact saw sawdust near the heating system after removing the propane service cover, and the water heater overheated. The front left side of the trailer was fractured due to the screws rusting and fracturing from water leaking into the trailer. The contact stated that there was water and wet surfaces near all the windows. The contact stated that the failure started since the trailer was purchased, placing it on land as a place of residency, and the trailer never moved afterwards. The trailer had not been taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issues. The approximate failure mileage was 2.
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Questions about the 2025 Forest River Wildwood
Is the 2025 Forest River Wildwood reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2025 Forest River Wildwood, fewer than a typical Wildwood model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Forest River Wildwood?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2025 Forest River Wildwood have?
8 recalls, covering equipment, electrical system and structure.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Forest River Wildwood body?
Yes, 4 recalls: 25V425000, 25V245000, 24V629000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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