2006 Forest River Wildcat Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Wildcat years
- Not enough data 4th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Forest River Wildcat. That ranks 4th out of 26 Wildcat model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 50%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Forest River Wildcat problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 25% | 5,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Forest River Wildcat recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: 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 could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
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.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Forest river is recalling certain my 2003-2006 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Forest river is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Frame cracked and bent near the fifth wheel pin box housing while driving down a bumpy interstate 10 in El Paso Texas.
I bought the trailer 4-1-2017. During my short second camping trip, the trailer dropped down on my truck bed rails. The trailer frame around the pin box had ripped and and broke in multiple areas. Almost lost my trailer on the interstate. The frame is made with very thin metal.
All 5 tire rims (including spare) developed leaks on 2006 wild cat 5th wheel trailer made by forest river. I was told by 4 different tire repair shops that the rims were no good because they leak , it is not the tire but the rim, the rims are all stenciled with: 15x6 j1105 dot max load 2600 china…
Cracked valve stems on camper. Consumer feels that the recall should be expanded further yet because it covers 2006 and he purchased his camper in 2005 . *nj the consumer stated he had his valve stems replaced on his rv. *jb
Other Forest River Wildcat years
← 2005 Wildcat · 2007 Wildcat →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Wildcat | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 Wildcat | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 Wildcat | 0 | 4 |
| 2019 Wildcat | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 Wildcat | 2 | 3 |
| 2017 Wildcat | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 Wildcat | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 Wildcat | 4 | 3 |
| 2014 Wildcat | 1 | 4 |
| 2013 Wildcat | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 Wildcat | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 Wildcat | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 Wildcat | 7 | 1 |
| 2009 Wildcat | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Wildcat | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Wildcat | 10 | 1 |
| 2006 | 4 | 2 |
| 2005 Wildcat | 3 | 2 |
| 2004 Wildcat | 10 | 2 |
| 2003 Wildcat | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 Wildcat | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 Wildcat | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Wildcat | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Wildcat | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Wildcat | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Wildcat | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Forest River Wildcat?
Owners most often report structure, tires, unknown or other problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Forest River Wildcat?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Forest River Wildcat a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Wildcat model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.