Model year record

2027 Forest River Wildwood recalls & problems

The 2027 Forest River Wildwood has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is equipment (3 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints1filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentSep 10, 2026

Appliance › Oven/stove/cooktop

Recall 26V58600060 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2027 Salem and Wildwood travel trailers. The exterior griddle may be stowed while still connected to the LP gas line.
Risk: A griddle stowed while the gas is still in use can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a clamp on the griddle to ensure it cannot be stowed with gas connected, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 15, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 06-2095.

EquipmentJul 8, 2026

Other › Labels

Recall 26V43900018 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Wildwood and Salem travel trailers. The Federal Placard may have the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars."
Risk: Referencing the incorrect GVWR may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall 04-2075.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
EquipmentRecreational vehicle/trailer; Appliance › Oven/stove/cooktop	3	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Equipment
The contact owns a 2027 Forest River Wildwood RV. After the purchase, the contact discovered from research that the VIN is included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V586000 (Equipment). The contact stated that at the time of the purchase the dealer failed to disclose the open recall or the associated manufacturer "Stop Sale" order. The dealer was contacted to request a buy back but refused. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact was concerned that the RV posed an imminent fire hazard while in use.
Sep 18, 2026

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.