2015 Forest River Wildcat Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Wildcat years
- Not enough data 4th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Forest River Wildcat. That ranks 4th out of 26 Wildcat model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 2 fires. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Forest River Wildcat recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, and Rainier recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery causing the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.
Risk: If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to reroute the wiring, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22/30-0824.
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, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Wildcat WCF275CKX, WCF272RLX, WCF295RSX, WCF293REX, WCF282RKX, and WCF312BHX recreational fifth wheel trailers manufactured November 6, 2014, to February 18, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with Federal Certification Labels that incorrectly state the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) to be 13,000lbs. when the correct GVWR is 11,999lbs. As such, these trailers fail to conform to Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: If the trailer is overloaded, the trailer pin box (the connection point for the trailer to the vehicle) may fail, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners and will send corrected Federal Certification Labels, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service 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.
Out frame is bent on both sides above the shackles towards the driver side about 5â. Insurance said it wear and tear. We do traveling healthcare and are stuck outside of an area we can work as itâs where we stay when on contract. We canât find anywhere to work on it either.
2015 forest river wildcat 5th wheel. Consumer writes in regards to microwave malfunction which caused a fire inside vehicle. *ld *js
Forest river wildcat maxx year 2015 ; brake front driver side locked up going 30-35 mph entering xpress way outsider sacramento calif. And started smoking responding to fire extinguisher. On road worker fixed by disconnecting brake. Started again and 3 remaining brakes locked. He again disconnected…
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 forest river wildcat. While driving at approximately 25 mph, the front driver side tire started smoking. The driver extinguished the tire. An automotive mechanic came out and diagnosed that the brake needed to be disconnected on the front driver side tire. The brake was…
Other Forest River Wildcat years
← 2014 Wildcat · 2016 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 | 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 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 2015 Forest River Wildcat?
Owners most often report service brakes, wheels, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Forest River Wildcat?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 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 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.