Recall 14V077 affects 49 2014 Forest River Wildcat trailers with an incorrect GVWR label. Free label replacement at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 49 2014 Wildcat recreational vehicles because the certification tag lists the GVWR as 15,500 pounds instead of the correct 12,330 pounds. Overloading the trailer beyond its rating can cause tire or suspension failure, poor handling, and increased crash risk; the Forest River dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Certification Tag on a 2014 Forest River Wildcat is the weight label that tells an owner the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating, or GVWR. GVWR is the maximum loaded weight the trailer is built and certified to carry. Owners and service staff use that label when deciding how much cargo, water, and equipment the trailer can safely carry.
On affected Wildcat trailers, the tag lists the wrong rating. It says the GVWR is 15,500 pounds, but the correct rating is 12,330 pounds. That means the label tells an owner the trailer can carry more weight than Forest River certified it to carry. If the trailer is loaded to the higher printed rating, it is overloaded beyond its designed limit.
There is no warning sign before failure. The label itself is the problem, so the issue is found by checking the Federal Certification Tag against the corrected recall information.
Who's affected?
| 2014 Forest River Wildcat | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 49 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A wrong certification label can lead an owner to load the trailer beyond its weight rating. Overloading puts extra strain on the tires and suspension, which can cause a failure, poor vehicle handling, and a higher risk of a crash. Keep loads within the correct rating after the label is replaced. Repair will be free at any franchised Forest River dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Forest River Wildcat is included in this recall.
- Find Forest River's owner notice if it was mailed to you, or call Forest River customer service for the current remedy status.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer about the free certification-label replacement that corrects the GVWR from 15,500 pounds to 12,330 pounds.
- Reference recall number 14V077 when you call Forest River or the dealer.
- Avoid loading the trailer above the correct 12,330-pound GVWR until the label is replaced.
What happens at the repair
Forest River began owner notification on April 9, 2014. The known dealer action is straightforward: a Forest River technician installs a new certification label with the correct GVWR information. The incorrect label lists 15,500 pounds; the correct rating is 12,330 pounds. The dealer repair will be free once the label is available. Because the current remedy status is not listed, confirm scheduling with a Forest River dealer or Forest River Wildcat Customer Service and Warranty Department before bringing in the trailer.
Timeline
| February 27, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 9, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V077?
Recall 14V077 covers 49 2014 Forest River Wildcat recreational vehicles with a certification label that lists the GVWR as 15,500 pounds instead of the correct 12,330 pounds. Forest River dealers install a corrected certification label for free.
What should I do if my 2014 Forest River Wildcat is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific recreational vehicle is included in recall 14V077. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer and ask for the corrected certification label. Reference recall 14V077 when you call. Forest River Wildcat customer service is 1-574-206-7600.
Does the 2014 Forest River Wildcat recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Forest River dealers install the corrected certification label free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2014.
What is the safety risk in recall 14V077?
The wrong GVWR can lead an owner to load the trailer above its correct weight rating. Overloading can cause tire or suspension failure, poor vehicle handling, and increased crash risk. Use the corrected 12,330-pound GVWR once the new label is installed.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V077000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-206-7600 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V077 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V077000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →