2020 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK
3 recalls — 5 complaints — 5 TSBs
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
21V523000 Jul 9, 2021
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2015 Coachmen Encore, 2016-2020 Coachmen Mirada, 2018-2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019-2021 Forest River Berkshire, 2011-2016 Forest River Blue Ridge, 2014-2019 Forest River Cardinal, 2014-2020 Forest River Cedar... Read more
Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1380.
20V070000 Feb 10, 2020
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Cedar Creek trailers. The residential stove may have been installed too close to the window valance, potentially resulting in a fire.
Consequence
A fire can increase the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fabric valance with a non-combustible valance and reposition the stove to prevent the start of a fire, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-593-4000. Forest River's nu... Read more
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 1, 2023
Incident date: Jan 23, 2023
Bought a truck and drove around 420 miles home, within 24 hours of purchase warning lights and sounds went on and off over and over while driving. Took it to 3 mechanic shops, and all 3 said it was the same thing. All shops said it's been a problem for that truck, but there are no recalls on it yet.... Read more
TIRES
Apr 20, 2021
Incident date: Apr 20, 2021
ALL FOUR OF OUR CASTLE ROCK ST TIRES ON OUR TRAVEL TRAILER ARE SHOWING PREMATURE CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALL AND WHERE THE TREAD MEETS THE SIDEWALL. THIS COULD LEAD TO A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE TIRE AT HIGH SPEED. THESE TIRES HAVE BEEN IN USE LESS THAN 18 MONTHS.
SUSPENSION
May 22, 2020
Incident date: Apr 7, 2020
2020 CEDAR CREEK 38ERD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BROKEN LEAF SPRING BRACKET WHICH RESULTED IN A SHIFTED AXLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER WAS AWAITING DIRECTION FROM THE MANUFACTURER. FOR PARTS AND REPAIR. *JS
SUSPENSION
May 4, 2020
Incident date: Apr 7, 2020
LEAF SPRING BRACKET OR AXLE MOUNT CAME LOOSE CAUSING THE AXLE TO COME LOOSE ON DRIVERS SIDE CAUSING THE WHOLE RV TO FISH TAIL - LUCKILY NO BODILY INJURY OCCURRED. THIS HAPPENED ON STATE RT 22 NEAR CONWAY SOUTH CAROLINIA. INCIDENT DATE WAS APRIL 7, 2020. THE DEALER HAS PROVIDED LIMITED INFORMATION O... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 1, 2020
Incident date: Mar 22, 2020
UPON TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT WITH A VERY SMALL INCLINE AT APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES PER HOUR, THE REAR OF THE FIFTH WHEEL BOTTOMED OUT & SCRAPED THE PAVEMENT CAUSING IT TO RIP OFF THE BOTTOM OF THE BACK CAP. AS A RESULT OF THE BACK CAP BEING PULLED AWAY FROM THE FRAME, IT ALSO CAUSED US TO HAVE TO PU... Read more
Crash
Technical Service Bulletins — 2020 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK
5 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 114900 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POSITION/LIMIT SENSOR/SWITCH | 1 |
201447
Feb 15, 2022
114900 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POSITION/LIMIT SENSOR/SWITCH
Per the TSB received from FireFly: Firefly Integrations has identified that fluid tank sensor readings will display 100% after being filled but will incorrectly change to 67% once the tanks have settled.
51-1205
Aug 5, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Per the TSB received by Lippert Components, Inc.: This document outlines the inspection (and correction) of Thule Regal Awnings to determine if there is too much gap between the roll tube and end plates, which could cause the fabric to exte
511150
May 6, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
As Per Lippert Components, the bonding on certain 3300 series window vents may not be adequate.
511150
May 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
As Per Lippert Components, the bonding on certain 3300 series window vents may not be adequate.
201066
Sep 9, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
The installed ice-maker water line union fitting may come apart when under water pressure.
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 (current) | 3 | 5 | |
| 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 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 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 |