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2024 Forest River Wildcat problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2024 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.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2024 compare to other Wildcat years?

Wildcat NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 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, 2024 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2024 Forest River Wildcat have recalls?

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

24V265000Trailer HitchApril 12, 2024 · 100 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

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.

2024 Forest River Wildcat — common questions

Is the 2024 Forest River Wildcat reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2024 Forest River Wildcat have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2024 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.