2005 Forest River WILDCAT: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
5,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 3 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 1; Power Train:Axle Assembly: 1; Structure: 1; Tires: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
2009: 2; 2010: 1
Pattern summary
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10262309 · 2009-03-12 (March 12, 2009)
2005 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT RV WITH DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR RECALL PROBLEM. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE BOILER TUBE IN HIS RV CRACKED AND RELEASED PRESSURIZED COOLANT. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER'S RESOLUTION WAS TO INSTALL A LIGHT SHEET METAL AROUND THE BACK PART OF THE UNIT. THE REPAIR WAS DONE ON THE CONSUMER'S RV, HOWEVER IT DID NOT SOLVE THE LEAKING GAS PROBLEM. THE MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED IN THE AIR CONDITION UNIT. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10262309 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10293377 · 2009-11-24 (November 24, 2009)
THIS PAST MARCH I REPLACED MY 5 YEAR OLD FIFTH-WHEEL TRAILER TIRES (LOAD RANGE D) WITH SECURA SST 225-75/15 TIRES (E RATED TIRES). MY FIRST CAMPING TRIP IN APRIL OF APPROX 300 MILES I HAD NO PROBLEMS. OVER THE JULY 4TH HOLIDAY ANOTHER TRIP OF AROUND 400 MILES RESULTED IN A BLOWOUT WITH TIRETREAD SEPARATION TO THE RIGHT REAR TRAILER AXLE . MY NEW SECURA SPARE WAS INSTALLED AND I RETURNED HOME APPROX 60 MILES. BLOWOUT WAS RETURNED TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE AND AFTER AN INSPECTION OF THE TIRE I WAS GIVEN ANOTHER TIRE. MY THIRD TRIP OF THE YEAR IN A…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10293377 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10356767 · 2010-09-21 (September 21, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT TRAILER. WHILE EXAMINING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE HAD SEPARATED FROM THE MOUNTING. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED CRACKS IN THE AXLE WHERE IT WAS WELDED TO THE TRAILER. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 5000. UPDATED 01/11/2011*LJ UPDATED 03/30/11
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10356767 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
08V346000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2008-07-07 (July 7, 2008)
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.
Consequence: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗17V756000 · Equipment
Reported: 2017-11-22 (November 22, 2017)
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
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗