Model year record

2023 Forest River Cedar Creek recalls & problems

The 2023 Forest River Cedar Creek has 1 safety recall and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting (2 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints4filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentJun 4, 2024

Recreational vehicle/trailer › 120/240 vac electrical system › Charger low voltage battery

Recall 24V39500041,353 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2004-2024 Cedar Creek and 2006-2024 Puma fifth wheels trailers. The overcurrent protection from the trailer battery may have been incorrectly routed, allowing the wires to be pulled out of the junction box.
Risk: A loose wire can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will reroute the wires to the protected side of the mini-beaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2024. Owners may contact Puma customer service at 1-574-642-0588 or Cedar Creek customer service at 260-593-4000. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1786.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
Exterior lighting	2	—
Electrical system	2	—
Suspension	1	—
Equipment	1	—
Unknown or other	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Electrical system
We purchased a Forest River fifth wheel trailer that arrived with serious manufacturing defects across multiple systems. The electrical wiring system was dangerously faultyâexhibiting loose connections, voltage irregularities, and safety risks confirmed by technicians. The furnace system has remained nonfunctional since delivery, making the unit uninhabitable in colder temperatures. Additional issues include a broken slide-out mechanism, compromised seals, a missing pipe, water intrusion, and a missing roof panel. All components are still in our possession and available for inspection upon request. These defects posed serious safety risks to our family, especially due to the compromised…
Dec 1, 2023
Exterior lighting
We purchased a new fifth wheel camper on [XXX]. After we picked it up, we joined some Facebook groups related to our model and learned there is a recall associated with the model we bought. We confirmed there is an open recall (24V395) on our VIN on forest river's website [XXX] ). Upon review of the recall instructions listed online - our RV was in fact wired incorrectly and not only needs inspected but fixed. Recall 24V395 was opened on June 5, 2024 and dealer notification occurred July 14, 2024. With this in mind, our dealer should have been aware that they sold us a new RV with an open recall. Is this not illegal? Dealer was McGeorges RV - camping world company in Ashland, VA.…
Aug 17, 2024
Equipment
The contact owns a 2023 Forest River Cedar Creek Trailer. The contact stated that there were electrical failures with the heating and other electrical components in the trailer. The contact stated that a technician inspected the trailer and found exposed wires in the glued-shut control board. The wires were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the furnace board and control board needed to be replaced twice. The trailer was repaired but the failure persisted. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V395000 (Equipment) and believed that the recall repair to reroute the wires was…
Dec 1, 2023
Suspension
The contact owns a 2023 Forest River XLR Toy Hauler RV. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and hauling the RV he heard an abnormal exploding sound and realized that the passenger side rear tire on the RV blew out. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had weighed the RV and it was approximately 1,400 lbs. The contact pulled over to change the tire on the RV and noticed that the leaf-spring on the passenger was collapsing. The contact checked and observed that all the leaf-springs on the RV were collapsing, and he noticed that the passenger side front tire was wearing at an extremely accelerated rate at only 700 miles since the purchase. The…
Sep 29, 2023 · 700 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.