2023 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2023 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
The 2023 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Forest River, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Suspension (1 complaint), and Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2023 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2023 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD, potentially affecting up to 70,012 vehicles.
Recall 25V682000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 20,305 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Forest River Aurora, Coachmen Catalina, 2026 Coachmen Viking, Coachmen Clipper, 2016-2026 Wildwood, and Salem recreational trailers. The distribution panel wire may be connected to the battery without over current protection.
Consequence: Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will relocate the distribution panel wire to the correct side of the breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall...
View full details →Recall 24V066000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 107 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheel travel trailers. The Federal Placard may have incorrect tire size information. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."
Consequence: Incorrect tire size information could result in the wrong tires being installed on the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will mail new federal placards, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1731.
View full details →Recall 23V359000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE
| 6 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Salem, and Wildwood Travel Trailers. The brass fitting connected to the furnace pipe may have been manufactured without thread sealant.
Consequence: Missing thread sealant can cause a propane gas leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brass elbow and apply thread sealant as necessary, free of charge. All affected trailers are still within dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at...
View full details →Recall 23V288000 — SERVICE BRAKES
| 37 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Salem and Wildwood travel trailers. The brakes may be incorrectly wired, which can result in a loss of brake function.
Consequence: A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will rewire the brakes, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 27-1632.
View full details →Recall 22V920000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR
| 262 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Salem, Stealth EVO, and Wildwood travel trailers. The 8-gauge wire connected to the 12-Volt refrigerator may not have over-current protection, which can cause the wire to melt.
Consequence: Melted wiring can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a 20-AMP mini-breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5413. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1580.
View full details →Recall 22V556000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 49,295 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff,...
Consequence: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River's...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2023 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
While towing the trailer I found that it kept pulling to the right several times pulling off the roadway onto the emergency lane. The trailer was vissably showing in the mirrors as not pulling straight. This was also verified by my wife as she followed. I hand measured the frame and axle position verifying the frane was square but the axles were install 3 inches off. Speaking with the mgf. Spokesperson he said this happens all the time. He suggested the axels to be cut off and reinstalled. I dont feel this is a safe fix to apply excessive heat to the metal frame. Not knowig how the steel may become soft or brittle.i have expressed my opinion and requested a new unit without defective installed axles. I feel this created a hazard to myself and others traveling our roadways. Especially since I was told this is not an isolated deffect
The inlet power supply shorted out and almost caught my camper on fire
Brand new trailer. Picked up in October and put it in storage. Visited trailer for spring prep and noticed sidewall of tire split from rim to the treads. Only highway miles from dealer to storage lot. No deformations on any tire when we parked the trailer for the winter. Castle Rock st235/80/16r Manufacture date 1622 All 4 tires have dates of 1622 & 1722
Safety Rating for the 2023 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2023 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2023 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
Forest River, Inc. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2023 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
061633 — EQUIPMENT
The slide floor and exterior walls may not be sealed.
061633 — STRUCTURE
The slide floor and exterior walls may not be sealed.
691612 — STRUCTURE
Certain Salem and Wildwood floorplans may have decking that had gotten wet and after install. It froze and caused ice to form in the fibers and may lead to a crunching/cracking sound when walking on it. This document is to help a dealer repair or replace the concern.
511597 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
General Thermostat wiring trouble shooting guides.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2023 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
- 2018 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 13 complaints
- 2019 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 6 complaints
- 2020 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 3 complaints
- 2021 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 13 complaints
- 2022 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 18 complaints
- 2023 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD (current)
- 2024 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 0 complaints
- 2025 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 0 complaints
- 2026 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 0 complaints
Other FOREST RIVER Models
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 191 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 183 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 158 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SALEM — 136 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 100 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SHASTA — 88 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 81 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER WILDCAT — 72 total complaints