Electrical system: wiring
Risk. Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2019 Forest River Wildwood, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 11 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-550 the manufacturer reports only 18% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 10, 2025. Updated daily.
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Risk. Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk. A fresh water tank that detaches from the frame could increase the risk of a crash.
Risk. If the brakes of the trailer do not engage, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. A fresh water tank that detaches from the frame could increase the risk of a crash.
Risk. Overinflating a tire may result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. A melted cord may result in bare wiring, increasing the risk of fire.
Risk. Inoperative clearance lights can reduce the trailers visibility to others, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. The missing bearing race may cause premature hub bearing failure, possibly resulting in a separation of the hub from the axle, thereby increasing the risk of a…
Risk. If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Risk. If the trailer does not brake when it becomes detached from the tow vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk. If the axle contacts the chassis, it could result in axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Forest River.
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Wildwood median. How we score
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
FAULTY INTERIOR WALL SEPARATETION, EXTERIOR DOORS NOT ALIGNING PROPERLY, GROUND WIRES IN CIRCUIT BREAKER. 12 GROUND WIRES MELTED TOGETHER. MAJORITY OF THE GROUND WIRES CAME FROM THE AC UNIT BASED OFF OF THE DIAGRAM. THE CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL WAS WARPED FROM THE BURNT WIRING. MULTIPLE GROUND WIRES…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.