2012 Forest River Wildwood problems: recalls, complaints and what to check
NHTSA has 1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file for the 2012 Forest River Wildwood. 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: 1 recall, 1 complaint
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.
Tires: 2 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: 1 complaint
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
10/24/2011, TIRES: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD TOW TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH GREENBALL CORPORATION TOW MASTER TIRES, SIZE FT 205/75R15, SERIAL NUMBER: 9DUL2810. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRES WENT FLAT DUE TO CRACKS ALONG THE TIRE TREAD. THE REMAINING TIRES ALSO EXHIBITED THE SAME FAILURE. ALL FIVE TIRES ON THE TRAILER WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT DENIED ANY ASSIS
06/22/2013, STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT: 2013 WILDWOOD 36 FT. TRAVEL TRAILER . TURNING THE OVEN ON THE CAMPER GOT REALLY HOT .HAD THE EXHAUST FAN ON OVER THE STOVE .WENT OUTSIDE TO SEE IF THE VENT WAS OPEN AND THERE WAS NO OUTSIDE VENT .CALLED FOREST RIVER THERE RESPONSE WAS IT HAS A CHARCOAL FILTER SO THE HOOD SYSTEM DID NOT NEED TO BE PIPED OUTSIDE. I STATED WHERE DOES ALL THE HEAT GO IN MY CAMPER IS THIS NOT A HEALTH HAZARD SINCE THE STOVE RUNS OF PROPAN
06/18/2012, TIRES: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD EQUIPPED WITH TRAIL EXPRESS TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE EXAMINING THE TIRES HE NOTICED THAT THE SIDEWALLS WERE CRACKED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THEY REPORTED THE FAILURE TO THE MANUFACTURER.
Looking at a 2012 Forest River Wildwood?
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.