2016 Forest River Wildcat Maxx Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2016 Forest River Wildcat Maxx, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2016 Forest River Wildcat Maxx
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Non-powered axle assembly (suspension)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Wildwood, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Wildcat Maxx, Vibe, R-Pod, and Surveyor trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777.…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Forest River Wildcat Maxx have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 2,375 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 forest river wildcat maxx. While driving 50 MPH, the front passenger wheel studs and tire detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 13, 2018 · Wheels
“Experienced a blowout of castle rock st225/75r15 load range d 113l while traveling north on i-5 in california on a sunny day and 80 deg f. Trailer is forest river wildcat maxx 23dks. Speed was 63 MPH.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 17, 2016 · Wheels
Compare Forest River Wildcat Maxx model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Forest River Wildcat Maxx model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Forest River Wildcat Maxx | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 Forest River Wildcat Maxx | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2016 Forest River Wildcat Maxx
How do I know if my 2016 Forest River Wildcat Maxx has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2016 Forest River Wildcat Maxx; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Forest River dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 15V359000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Forest River models
- Cherokee160 complaints
- Georgetown134 complaints
- Rockwood119 complaints
- Wildwood112 complaints
- Salem98 complaints
- Flagstaff68 complaints
- Cardinal61 complaints
- R-Pod54 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.