2007 Forest River Wildwood LE problems: recalls, complaints and what to check
NHTSA has 2 recalls and 5 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Forest River Wildwood LE. 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, 1 complaint
Recall 10V454000 (01/10/2010): EQUIPMENT
FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.
Fix: FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.
Recall 07V204000 (08/05/2007): EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SUBURBAN THREE BURNER MATCH LIGHT GAS RANGES, THE OVEN THERMOSTAT CONTROL VALVE CAN ALLOW GAS FLOW TO THE OVEN BURNER WHEN THE OVEN CONTROL KNOB IS PUSHED IN AND NOT FULLY IN THE CORRECT POSITION TO LIGHT THE PILOT.
Fix: FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH SUBURBAN TO REPLACE THE OVEN THERMOSTAT CONTROL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBURBAN AT 1-423-775-2131, EXT. 1, OR FOREST RIVER AT AT 1-503-831-5410.
Tires: 3 complaints
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.
Chassis, towing and tires lessons · Trailer guide
Structure, roof and leaks: 2 complaints
What a tech checks: Roof sealant, seams, window and slide seals, and the frame. Water intrusion shows up as delamination, soft floors and stained ceilings months after the leak started. Before you buy: Press the sidewalls and walk the floor; look at every seam and seal.
Roof, leaks and body lessons · Seals and leaks guide
What owners reported to NHTSA
08/30/2007, STRUCTURE,TIRES: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FOREST RIVER WORK AND PLAY 16 FT (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TIRE AND THE TRAILER, WHICH CAUSES THE TIRES TO RUB AGAINST THE TRAILER. FOREST RIVER AND A LOCAL AUTHORIZED DEALER ARE CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 1,500. NO OTHER VEHICLE INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER STATED AXLES ON UNIT ARE TOO SH
07/30/2007, EQUIPMENT: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD LE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EVERYONE WHO ENTERS THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES A BURNING SENSATION IN THE EYES AND DIFFICULTY BREATHING. HE IS UNSURE OF WHAT THE FUMES ARE AND FROM WHERE THEY DERIVED. THE ENGINE SIZE, NUMBER OF CLYLINDERS, TRANSMISSION TYPE, POWERTRAIN, FUEL SYSTEM, FUEL TYPE, AND MILEAGE INFORMATION WERE UNAVAILABLE.
06/14/2007, STRUCTURE: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD LE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAS A RECURRING FAILURE WITH A STRUCTURAL CRACK. THE CRACK IS LOCATED IN THE SIDE WALL THAT SUPPORTS THE SLIDE OUT ROOM. HE STATED THAT IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE AND IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED AGAIN. NO OTHER VEHICLE INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.
03/06/2008, TIRES: TRAVELING ON I-95 THROUGH JACKSONVILLE, FL. PULLING TRAILER AT 55MPH, TREAD ON TRAILER PASSENGER SIDE REAR AXLE TIRE SEPARATED DAMAGING UNDER CARRIAGE AND SIDE OF TRAILER. PUT ON SPARE TIRE, DROVE INTO JACKSON AND BOUGHT NEW RADIAL TIRE REPLACEMENT. KEPT OLD TIRE. *TR
02/02/2008, TIRES: A TIRE BLEW OUT FROM BEAD TO BEAD. AFTER LOOKING AT ALL THE TIRES, FOUND THAT THE TIRES WERE WEARING OUT ON THE OUTSIDE EDGE. I HAVE ALWAYS USED THE MAX AIR PRESSURE WHICH IS 50 PSI. THE TIRES ARE CARLISLE 205-75-15 RADIAL TRAIL CRT LOAD RANGE C. GVW IS 7780. THE TIRES CARRY 1820 LBS EACH AT 50 PSI. THE TIRES COMBINED CARRY 7280 LBS. THIS IS LESS THAN THE 7780 LBS AND SOME OF IT IS DUE TO TONGUE WEIGHT I GUESS. MY T
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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.