2011 Forest River Wildcat Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Wildcat years
- Not enough data 11th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2011 Forest River Wildcat. That ranks 11th out of 26 Wildcat model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 6,600 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 100% | 6,600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2011 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:other:labels
Problem: 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.
Risk: An overload condition may result in an axle or tire failure increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
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…
Other Forest River Wildcat years
← 2010 Wildcat · 2012 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 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 Wildcat | 7 | 1 |
| 2009 Wildcat | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Wildcat | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Wildcat | 10 | 1 |
| 2006 Wildcat | 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 2011 Forest River Wildcat?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2011 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 2011 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 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.