Recall 15V128 affects 94 2015 Forest River Wildcat fifth-wheel trailers with incorrect GVWR labels. Forest River provides corrected labels free.
Forest River is recalling 94 2015 Wildcat fifth wheel trailers because the Federal Certification Label incorrectly lists the GVWR as 13,000 pounds instead of 11,999 pounds. If an owner loads the trailer to the higher label rating, the pin box can fail, the driver can lose control, and crash risk increases; Forest River dealers will correct the certification label free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Certification Label on a 2015 Forest River Wildcat fifth wheel is the weight label that tells an owner, dealer, or service shop the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating. That rating is the maximum loaded weight the trailer is certified to carry. The cargo carrying label works with it by helping an owner judge how much weight can be added safely.
On affected Wildcats, the label lists the gross vehicle weight rating as 13,000 lbs. when the correct rating is 11,999 lbs. Forest River traced the problem to incorrect data in its corporate weight system, so the trailer was labeled for more weight than it was certified to handle. The repair is a corrected label with the right rating.
The warning sign listed for owners is distortion of the pin box assembly, the front structure that connects the fifth wheel to the tow vehicle. If that assembly is visibly distorted, the source record says it can collapse.
Who's affected?
| 2015 Forest River Wildcat | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 94 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific trailer.
What's the safety risk?
An overloaded trailer puts extra stress on the pin box, the connection point between the trailer and tow vehicle. If that assembly distorts or collapses, the driver can lose control, increasing crash risk. Treat visible pin box distortion as a reason to stop towing and call Forest River. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Forest River Wildcat is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to get the free corrected Federal Certification Label that fixes the incorrect GVWR rating.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V128 when you call.
- Use the corrected 11,999 lb GVWR, not the incorrect 13,000 lb label value, before loading or towing the trailer.
What happens at the repair
For this recall, the repair is the corrected Federal Certification Label itself. Forest River sends the replacement label at no charge so the 2015 Wildcat trailer shows the correct gross vehicle weight rating: 11,999 pounds instead of 13,000 pounds. The recall repair is free. Forest River has a general reimbursement plan on file, so owners who already paid for a related label correction should contact Forest River customer service and ask how to submit documentation for review.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 4, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 24, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V128?
Recall 15V128 covers 94 2015 Forest River Wildcat fifth wheel trailers with Federal Certification Labels that list the GVWR as 13,000 lbs. instead of the correct 11,999 lbs. Forest River will provide corrected labels free of charge.
What should I do if my 2015 Forest River Wildcat is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 15V128. If it is, contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600 and ask for the corrected Federal Certification Label. The replacement label is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the noncompliance at no cost. For recall 15V128, Forest River provides the corrected Federal Certification Label free of charge for included 2015 Wildcat fifth wheel trailers.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is overloading the trailer because the label shows the wrong GVWR. If the trailer is loaded above the correct 11,999 lb. rating, the pin box, which connects the trailer to the tow vehicle, can fail and lead to loss of control.
What if I bought my Forest River Wildcat used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2015 Forest River Wildcat is included, then reference recall 15V128 when you contact Forest River customer service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V128000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-206-7600 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V128 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V128000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →