2017–2018 Prime Time Wildcat Recall: Water heater may have been installed too close to the underside of the…
NHTSA campaign 17V552000 · Equipment · filed Sep 6, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Prime Time Wildcat fifth-wheel recreational trailers. The water heater may have been installed too close to the underside of the slideroom possibly allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.
The risk
If carbon monoxide enters the vehicle through the slideroom opening, it can increase the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit to remedy the water heater's location, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 61-0515.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Time | Wildcat | 2017, 2018 |
Related recalls
Other campaigns involving Prime Time vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V552000 (manufacturer number 61-0515). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.