2000 Forest River Wildwood recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Equipment
What's wrong, in plain English: A part or accessory supplied with the vehicle. CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
What could happen: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix: FOREST RIVER WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST…
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2000 WILDWOOD.
- Book a repair at any authorized Forest River dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 07V085000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-888-446-5157.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Summary: CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: FOREST RIVER WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-389-4600,
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 2000 Forest River Wildwood owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Wheels / tires (4).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (4)
07/11/2007 · Wheels / tires
WHILE TOWING THE 2000 CAMPER IN AUGUST 2006 A CARLISLE TIRE ST175/80R13 WHICH CAME WITH THE TRAILER HAD NO NOTICEABLE TREAD WEAR OR SIDEWALL BLEMISHES AND WAS PROPERLY INFLATE BLEW OUT AND TORE THROUGH THE WHEEL WELL. I REPLACED IT WITH THE SPARE BEING USED FOR THE FIRST TIME ONLY TO HAVE THAT ALSO BLOW OUT ON JULY 9 2007. I REPLACED THESE TIRES WITH AN…
08/11/2004 · Wheels / tires
ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS ALL FOUR OF THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER TO CHANGE THE TIRE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. CARLI, 20575/R15.*AK
10/10/2001 · Wheels / tires
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TIRE BLOW OUTS ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, ALL FOUR TIRES WERE SHREDDED COMPLETELY, EXCEPT THE BACK LEFT TIRE WHICH CONTAINED A BUBBLE, THE TIRES ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO RV, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING ASSISTANCE AND ANSWERS AS TO WHY ALL FIVE TIRES FAILED IN A MATTER OF DAYS.(DUNLOP TIRES)*JB
10/10/2001 · Wheels / tires
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TIRE BLOW OUTS ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, ALL FOUR TIRES WERE SHREDDED COMPLETELY, EXCEPT THE BACK LEFT TIRE WHICH CONTAINED A BUBBLE, THE TIRES ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO RV, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING ASSISTANCE AND ANSWERS AS TO WHY ALL FIVE TIRES FAILED IN A MATTER OF DAYS.(DUNLOP TIRES)*JB