2009 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK
3 recalls — 2 complaints
24V395000 Jun 4, 2024
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:CHARGER LOW VOLTAGE BATTERY
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A loose wire can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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 51-17... Read more
17V756000 Nov 22, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo tra... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www... Read more
10V454000 Oct 1, 2010
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.
Consequence
AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy
FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 12, 2012
Incident date: Sep 26, 2011
OUR UNIT HAD CRACKS IN THE GEL COAT, UPON REMOVING THE NOSE CAP WE FOUND THAT THE WELDS HAD FAILED AND WE WERE TOLD THAT THE METAL IN THE ACTUAL FRAME WAS TO WEAK TO HOLD THE WEIGHT OF THE UNIT. IT HAD TO BE SENT BACK TO THE FACTORY IN INDIANA AND WAS COMPLETELY REBUILT, WE DID EXTENSIVE RESEARCH A... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jan 23, 2011
Incident date: Sep 16, 2010
I HAVE A 2009 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER 5TH WHEEL TRAILER. I HAVE HAD TIRE PROBLEMS AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS DUE TO THE MANUFACTURER UNDERSIZING THE AXLES AND SPRINGS. I HAVE HAD A CATASTROPHIC BLOWOUT WHICH COULD EASILY RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT BUT THANKFULLY THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES NEARBY. I HAD ... Read more
FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK across all model years (1997–2026).
76
Total Recalls
58
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2023 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 2022 | 3 | 5 | View |
| 2021 | 2 | 11 | View |
| 2020 | 3 | 5 | View |
| 2019 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | View |
| 2017 | 4 | 4 | View |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 4 | 2 | View |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 2011 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2009 (current) | 3 | 2 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2004 | 4 | 3 | View |
| 2003 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | View |