2007 Forest River Wildwood LE recalls and problems

The 2007 Forest River Wildwood LE has 2 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
5
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2007 Forest River Wildwood LE vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2007 Forest River Wildwood LE recalls

Recall 10V-454: Equipment

Reported Oct 1, 2010 · 2,207 vehicles affected · FOREST RIVER, INC.

Problem: Forest river is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.

Risk: An overheated receiver could cause a fire.

Fix: Forest river is working with dimplex and dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. The safety recall began on january 28, 2011. Owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539.

Recall 07V-204: Equipment

Reported May 8, 2007 · 188 vehicles affected · FOREST RIVER, INC.

Problem: On certain fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with suburban three burner match light gas ranges, the oven thermostat control valve can allow gas flow to the oven burner when the oven control knob is pushed in and not fully in the correct position to light the pilot.

Risk: If the oven control knob was depressed for some time before lighting the pilot light, the excess gas in the oven could cause a flash at the opening of the oven, possibly resulting in personal injury.

Fix: Forest river is working with suburban to replace the oven thermostat control free of charge. The recall began on march 30, 2007. Owners may contact suburban at 1-423-775-2131, ext. 1, or forest river at at 1-503-831-5410.

2007 Forest River Wildwood LE problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Tires3
Structure2
Equipment1

Most reported parts

  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 1
  • Structure › Frame and Members — 1
  • Tires › Tread/Belt — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 2,042 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2007 Forest River Wildwood LE complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Tires · at 2,042 miles · reported Mar 6, 2008
Traveling on I-95 through jacksonville, fl. Pulling trailer at 55mph, tread on trailer passenger side rear axle tire separated damaging under carriage and side of trailer. Put on spare tire, drove into jackson and bought new radial tire replacement. Kept old tire.
Tires · at 1,500 miles · reported Aug 30, 2007
The contact owns a 2007 forest river work and play 16 FT (Na). The contact stated that there was no clearance between the tire and the trailer, which causes the tires to rub against the trailer. Forest river and a local authorized dealer are currently investigating the failure. The failure and current mileages were 1,500. No other vehicle information was available. The consumer stated axles on unit are too short, clearance between tire and body are less than 1/2 inch on 2 of the 4 tires. The consumer provided pictures of the defect. Updated 09/21/07
Equipment · reported Jul 30, 2007
The contact owns a 2007 forest river wildwood le. The contact stated that everyone who enters the vehicle experiences a burning sensation in the eyes and difficulty breathing. He is unsure of what the fumes are and from where they derived. The engine size, number of clylinders, transmission type, powertrain, fuel system, fuel type, and mileage information were unavailable.
Structure · reported Jun 14, 2007
The contact owns a 2007 forest river wildwood le. The contact stated that he has a recurring failure with a structural crack. The crack is located in the side wall that supports the slide out room. He stated that it has been repaired twice and is currently at the dealer to be repaired again. No other vehicle information was available.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Forest River Wildwood LE have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Forest River Wildwood LE: 10V-454 (equipment), 07V-204 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Forest River Wildwood LE?

Owners report tires problems most often (3 reports), followed by structure (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 2,042 miles.

Are Forest River recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Forest River dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.