2011 Forest River Wildwood Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Wildwood years
- Not enough data 12th of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Forest River Wildwood. That ranks 12th out of 31 Wildwood model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 400 miles. 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 2011 Forest River Wildwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 400 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 250 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 25% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | 100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Forest River Wildwood 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:lpg systems:water heater
Problem: Forest river is recalling certain model year 2011 salem and wildwood travel and fifth wheel trailers manufactured from october 2009 through june 11, 2010. The temperature control mechanism of the water heater may have been damaged during installation in the unit. As a result, the burner may flame up out of control when lit.
Risk: The excess flame outside of the burner chamber can result in a fire in the rv trailer.
Fix: Dealers will repair or replace the water heater free of charge. The safety recall began on june 15, 2010. Owners may contact forest river at 574-534-6913.
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.
Floor is rotted, and people can be injured during normal use, by falling through the floor. Manufacturing defect: related to failure by manufacturer to insulate the floor/wood from outside elements. Here is a website where others have been having the same issue…
I have a 2011 forest river blue ridge rv (3025 cabin edition). This rv is equipped with goodyear marathon st235/80r16 tires. I purchased this rv in nov. 6, 2010. During out recent return trip from maine we had a blow out on the passenger side front of the rv. I had checked the pressures throughout…
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 forest river wildwood. The contact stated the electric system continued to shut off the circuit breaker when the television and the fan was turned on. The contact stated the breaker box was extremely hot. The air conditioner also did not blow cold air. The vehicle was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 forest river wildwood rv. The contact stated the wheels independently locked. An independent mechanic discovered that the front axle had fractured and struck the rear tire. In addition, the passenger side tire had slid into the rear passenger tire. The failure was caused…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Forest River Wildwood?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, tires problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Forest River Wildwood?
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 Wildwood a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Wildwood model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.