2012 Forest River WILDWOOD: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
42,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2012 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Tires is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 3 complaints (66.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Tires | 2 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
Tires: 2; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 1; Structure: 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 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 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: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 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 |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 1
Pattern summary
Tires 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 10432641 · 2011-10-24 (October 24, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD TOW TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH GREENBALL CORPORATION TOW MASTER TIRES, SIZE FT 205/75R15, SERIAL NUMBER: 9DUL2810. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRES WENT FLAT DUE TO CRACKS ALONG THE TIRE TREAD. THE REMAINING TIRES ALSO EXHIBITED THE SAME FAILURE. ALL FIVE TIRES ON THE TRAILER WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS. THE TRAILER DID NOT HAVE A MILEAGE TO REPORT. THE VEHICLE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 42,000. THE TIRE FAI…
Owner-reported narrative. 42,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10432641 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10462159 · 2012-06-18 (June 18, 2012)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD EQUIPPED WITH TRAIL EXPRESS TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE EXAMINING THE TIRES HE NOTICED THAT THE SIDEWALLS WERE CRACKED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THEY REPORTED THE FAILURE TO THE MANUFACTURER.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10462159 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10521165 · 2013-06-22 (June 22, 2013)
2013 WILDWOOD 36 FT. TRAVEL TRAILER . TURNING THE OVEN ON THE CAMPER GOT REALLY HOT .HAD THE EXHAUST FAN ON OVER THE STOVE .WENT OUTSIDE TO SEE IF THE VENT WAS OPEN AND THERE WAS NO OUTSIDE VENT .CALLED FOREST RIVER THERE RESPONSE WAS IT HAS A CHARCOAL FILTER SO THE HOOD SYSTEM DID NOT NEED TO BE PIPED OUTSIDE. I STATED WHERE DOES ALL THE HEAT GO IN MY CAMPER IS THIS NOT A HEALTH HAZARD SINCE THE STOVE RUNS OF PROPANE.THE WALL BEHIND STOVE AND SIDE OF REFRIGERATOR ARE TO HOT FOR ME. FUEL SYSTEM AND EQUIPMENT AS SPECIFIED IN ANSI/NFPA 1192 STAND…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10521165 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
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 ↗