Forest River Wildwood problems & recalls

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2027 salem and wildwood travel trailers. the exterior griddle may be stowed while still connected to the lp gas line.

Risk: A griddle stowed while the gas is still in use can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will install a clamp on the griddle to ensure it cannot be stowed with gas connected, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed september 15, 2026. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-534-3167. forest river's number for this recall is 06-2095.

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2026-2027 wildwood and salem travel trailers. the federal placard may have the incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr). as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 120, "wheels and rims - other than passenger cars."

Risk: Referencing the incorrect gvwr may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed july 22, 2026. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-534-3167. forest river's number for this recall 04-2075.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2026 wildwood and salem travel trailers. the exterior griddle may be stowed while still connected to lp gas line.

Risk: A griddle stowed while the gas is still in use can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and install a locking mechanism as necessary, free of charge. all vehicles are still in manufacturer control so no owner letters are needed. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-534-3167. forest river's number for this recall is 44-1992.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Problem: 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.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the date code of the hitch coupler and replace it if necessary, free of charge.â  owner notification letters were mailed august 2, 2024.â  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.