2011 Forest River Wildcat problems: recalls, complaints and what to check
NHTSA has 2 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file for the 2011 Forest River Wildcat. Here is what they are, what a technician checks for each kind of fault, and how to look one over before you buy it.
Other: 2 recalls
Recall 17V756000 (22/11/2017): EQUIPMENT
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Recall 10V355000 (03/08/2010): EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 WILDCAT TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2010 THROUGH JULY 22, 2010. THE INFORMATION FOR THE MODELS' GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING, GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING, TIRES, RIMS, AND AIR PRESSURE WAS INCORRECTLY INPUTTED IN THE CORPORATE COMPUTER SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING LABEL AND THE TIRE LABEL ON THE VEHICLES IS INCORRECT AND MAY LEAD AN OWNER TO INADVERTENTLY OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE.
Fix: FOREST RIVER WILL BE MAILING CORRECTED LABELS TO RETAIL PURCHASERS, AND/OR TO DEALERS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 9, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-206-7600.
Tires: 1 complaint
What a tech checks: Age, load range and pressure. RV tires age out before they wear out, and an underrated tire on a heavy trailer is a blowout waiting to happen. Before you buy: Read the DOT date and the load range on the sidewall.
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What owners reported to NHTSA
09/03/2012, TIRES: DOT 1KMM16A 1710 TIRES WERE ON THIS 2011 FOREST RIVER FIFTH WHEEL PURCHASED JULY 19TH 2011. IN THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA A STATE INSPECTION IS REQUIRED. IT PASSED THE FIRST INSPECTION WHEN TRAILER WAS REGISTERED IN AUGUST OF 2011. WHEN INSPECTED IN AUGUST OF 2012, THE INSPECTION FAILED DUE TO TIRES HAVING DRY ROT, A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF BLOWING OR SEPARATING . I KEEP THE TRAILER ON A CONCRETE PAD WITH TIRE COVERS. CO
Looking at a 2011 Forest River Wildcat?
The Buyer's Check walks you through it on your phone: what to ask, the outside walk-around, water damage, every system on every power source, with the recalls above built in. You get a report that says what's a walk-away and what to negotiate on.
Checked against NHTSA 2026-10-23. Recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer. Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA and are not verified.