Forest River Wildcat Maxx problems & recalls

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2020 freedom express, salem, stealth evo, vibe, wildcat maxx, and wildwood recreational trailers. the emergency break-away switch may fail.

Risk: In the event of trailer separation from the tow vehicle, a failed break-away switch will not apply the trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the break-away switch, free of charge. the recall began february 19, 2020. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-503-831-5410 or 1-574-825-8205. forest river's number for this recall is 51-1129.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.