2024 Forest River Wildcat recalls and problems

The 2024 Forest River Wildcat has 2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2024 compares

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2recalls

0complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

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2 recalls

Electrical System

Oct 22, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V704000 · 5,612 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2027 Cedar Creek, 2023-2027 FR3, 2023-2026 Palomino, 2024 Cardinal, Wildcat, Shasta Oasis, 2024-2026 Forest River Hardside, Palomino Real-Lite Camper, 2026 Puma Tracks, and Puma recreational vehicles and trailers, equipped with certain power seating assemblies. The power cord fuse may not provide adequate circuit protection.

Risk: In the event of a short circuit, inadequate protection increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the power cord, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 21, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-535-2748. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-2109.

Trailer Hitches

Apr 12, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V265000 · 100 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Cardinal and Wildcat Fifth Wheels trailers. The operator may utilize the rear towing hitch without locking the turning point fifth wheel hitch into the "Conventional Transport" position.

Risk: Towing while in a different position can cause the upper front structure to break and the pin box to separate from the vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will install a warning label to the hitch and rear wall of the vehicle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 6, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-296-7700. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-1755.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2024 vs. other Forest River Wildcat years

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Questions

Does the 2024 Forest River Wildcat have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2024 Forest River Wildcat, the latest from Oct 22, 2026 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Forest River Wildcat?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Forest River Wildcat.