2021 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK
2 recalls — 11 complaints — 3 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
22V243000 Apr 13, 2022
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealt... Read more
Consequence
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.
Complaint Statistics
11 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:INTERIOR | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
WHEELS
Dec 27, 2022
Incident date: Jul 5, 2022
On the first trip out, We had a tire blowout. There was no warning on the TPMS, and the tire tread peeled like a retread. It caused major damage to the rv slide out, and threw tire tread across the highway putting other motorists at risk. Forest River refused to cover any of the damage. The tire man... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Nov 1, 2022
Incident date: Oct 1, 2022
The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Cedar Creek. The contact stated that he noticed that the spare tire under the vehicle was missing. The contact stated that he replaced the spare tire however, the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, he noticed that the spare tire was shaking. ... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Nov 1, 2022
Incident date: Oct 1, 2022
The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Cedar Creek. The contact stated that he noticed that the spare tire under the vehicle was missing. The contact stated that he replaced the spare tire however, the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, he noticed that the spare tire was shaking. ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 15, 2022
Incident date: Nov 15, 2021
The automatic awning did not have proper backing plates installed, so the first time going out caused the awning to collapse completely against the full glass wall. The wire harness system was not the correct gauge wire, which posed a potential fire hazard. The fuse was pulled out because the moto... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Sep 15, 2022
Incident date: Nov 15, 2021
The automatic awning did not have proper backing plates installed, so the first time going out caused the awning to collapse completely against the full glass wall. The wire harness system was not the correct gauge wire, which posed a potential fire hazard. The fuse was pulled out because the moto... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 25, 2022
Incident date: Jun 24, 2020
While towing our 5th wheel cross country on a trip in July 2020 our front hydraulic jack legs starting coming down several times while driving and contacted the road surface which could have possibly resulted in loss of control. Some how the hydraulic system was applying pressure by itself while tow... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:INTERIOR
Nov 1, 2021
Incident date: Nov 1, 2021
2021 CEDAR CREEK RV. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WARRANTY ISSUES. THE CONSUMER STATED UPON PICKUP OF THE VEHICLE AFTER PURCHASE, IT EXPERIENCED SOME WARRANTY ISSUES. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE OWNER SEVERAL MONTHS LATER. AFTER ANOTHER FOUR MONTHS THE CONSUMER WAS OFFERED AN IDENTICAL REPLACE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Nov 1, 2021
Incident date: Nov 1, 2021
2021 CEDAR CREEK RV. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WARRANTY ISSUES. THE CONSUMER STATED UPON PICKUP OF THE VEHICLE AFTER PURCHASE, IT EXPERIENCED SOME WARRANTY ISSUES. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE OWNER SEVERAL MONTHS LATER. AFTER ANOTHER FOUR MONTHS THE CONSUMER WAS OFFERED AN IDENTICAL REPLACE... Read more
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER
Nov 1, 2021
Incident date: Nov 1, 2021
2021 CEDAR CREEK RV. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WARRANTY ISSUES. THE CONSUMER STATED UPON PICKUP OF THE VEHICLE AFTER PURCHASE, IT EXPERIENCED SOME WARRANTY ISSUES. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE OWNER SEVERAL MONTHS LATER. AFTER ANOTHER FOUR MONTHS THE CONSUMER WAS OFFERED AN IDENTICAL REPLACE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 15, 2020
Incident date: May 23, 2020
WE PURCHASED OUR BRAND NEW FIFTH WHEEL FROM A DEALER AND PULLED IT ACROSS THE STREET TO A CAMPGROUND FOR A FEW DAYS. ON THE DRIVE HOME WE PULLED OFF INTO A GAS STATION WITH A VERY SLIGHT INCLINE. THE BACK END OF THE CEDAR CREEK 35LFT IS SO LOW THAT IT SCRAPPED THE PAVEMENT AS WE PULLED IN AND DAMAGE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 15, 2020
Incident date: May 23, 2020
WE PURCHASED OUR BRAND NEW FIFTH WHEEL FROM A DEALER AND PULLED IT ACROSS THE STREET TO A CAMPGROUND FOR A FEW DAYS. ON THE DRIVE HOME WE PULLED OFF INTO A GAS STATION WITH A VERY SLIGHT INCLINE. THE BACK END OF THE CEDAR CREEK 35LFT IS SO LOW THAT IT SCRAPPED THE PAVEMENT AS WE PULLED IN AND DAMAGE... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2021 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 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.
831334
May 19, 2021
200000 WHEELS
It was discovered that the manufacturing plant did not cut a stress relief line in the upper deck Driver Side and in on certain models, Passenger Side under the slide room(s). The upper deck in the Impression Fifth-Wheel needs to flex, with
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
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 (current) | 2 | 11 | |
| 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 | 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 |