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2007 Forest River Wildcat problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 10 complaints on file for the 2007 Forest River Wildcat — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

10

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other Wildcat years?

Wildcat NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted14 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 5 complaints2003: 1 complaints2004: 14 complaints2005: 4 complaints2006: 5 complaints2007: 10 complaints2008: 3 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 10 complaints2011: 1 complaints2012: 3 complaints2013: 1 complaints2014: 1 complaints2015: 8 complaints2016: 1 complaints2017: 3 complaints2018: 2 complaints2019: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints
Wildcat NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Forest River Wildcat problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels440%
Body & Structure330%
Other110%
Suspension110%
Trailer Hitch110%

Does the 2007 Forest River Wildcat have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

17V756000OtherNovember 22, 2017 · 365,885 units

Defect

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT 27RLS FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. THE VEHICLE HAS POWER KING TOWMAX TIRES, SIZE P225/75/15 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES HAD TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRES HAD 4,000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE TREAD SEPARATED AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · June 17, 2009 · crash

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT TRAILER. WHILE THE TRAILER WAS PARKED, THE METAL-WELDED TUBING FAILED THAT WAS LOCATED ON THE FRONT END. THERE WAS INDICATION OF INEFFECTIVE WELDING PERFORMED ON THE TRAILER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · April 20, 2009

“WE WHERE OUT CAMPING WHEN MY DAUGHTER TOLD ME THE CAMPER WAS ALMOST ON MY BED RAILS WE PULLED OVER AND FOUND THE STEP DECK BOX AND KING PIN BOX METAL HAD RIPPED AND MAKING IT NOT TOWABLE. WE WHERE AROUND 300 MILES FROM HOME WHEN IT HAPPEN AFTER GETTING IT TO A REPAIR SHOP THE METAL RIPPED IN FOUR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · August 17, 2013

“WE HAD A 2007 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT 5TH WHEEL 28 FT. WE WERE COMPLETING OUR CROSS COUNTRY TRIP THAT WE STARTED IN FLORIDA. WE WERE IN CALIFORNIA AND AS WE WERE COMING OFF THE HIGHWAY, WE HEARD A STRANGE CLANGING SOUND. THERE HAPPENED TO BE A CAMPING WORLD NEAR WHERE WE WERE AND SO WE PULLED IN. WHEN…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · August 29, 2012

“I OWN A 2007 FOREST RIVER 5TH WHEEL TRAILER. IT IS A WILDCAT MODEL 28RKBS. THE MANUFACTURE OF THE FRAME FOR THE 5TH WHEEL TRAILER IS A COMPANY CALLED LIPPERT COMPONENTS, THERE WAS A FAILURE OF THE 5TH WHEEL HITCH PIN BOX TO WHERE IT IS WELDED TO THE FRAME CROSS MEMBERS. THERE WAS CRACKS IN BOTH THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Trailer Hitch · November 4, 2010

2007 Forest River Wildcat — common questions

Is the 2007 Forest River Wildcat reliable?

The record is thin — 10 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2007 Wildcat problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are tires & wheels (4 complaints), body & structure (3 complaints), trailer hitch (1 complaints).

Does the 2007 Forest River Wildcat have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2007 Forest River Wildcat. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.