Electrical system: wiring
Risk. Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2022 Forest River Wildwood, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-682 the manufacturer reports only 22% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 10, 2025. Updated daily.
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 4 | 1 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 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 tank falling to the ground while in transit can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Risk. An awning that detaches increases the risk of a crash.
Risk. An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Risk. An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Risk. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk. An overloaded pin box can fail, 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 equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Wildwood. The contact stated that the carbon monoxide alarms sounded while in the trailer. The contact and his wife opened up all the doors and windows as they both began to develop headaches and extreme fatigue. The contact and his wife went to the hospital;…
The gas line (propane) for the rear bumper mounted BBQ grill is laid on the main support rail of the chassis of the camper. The issue is there are sharp metal tapping screws the length of the support rail and the hose is rubbing on them. This could eventually cause the hose to leak propane and…
The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Wildwood. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the trailer started swaying. The contact veered to the side of the road. Upon inspecting the trailer to determine the cause of the failure, the contact noticed that one of the underbelly pins had detached and…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.