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2011 Forest River Cedar Creek Recalls & Complaints

The 2011 Forest River Cedar Creek has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Forest River dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 Forest River Cedar Creek. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2011 Forest River Cedar Creek owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Forest River Cedar Creek, describing incidents dated July 31, 2012 to October 7, 2016.

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Structure 2 complaints

Newest complaints

ODI #10915265 · Filed October 11, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK 35QB CAMPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WELDS FAILED ON THE FRONT FRAME NEAR THE KINGPIN AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS…
ODI #10485102 · Filed November 19, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OUTSIDE SHELL STARTED TO EXPAND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. AFTER DIAGNOSIS, THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE SUB-FRAME STARTED TO BEND AND THE WELDS WERE NOT STRONG ENOUGH. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT…

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Incorrectly Routed 7-Way Connector Can Cause Fire

NHTSA #24V395000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 120/240 Vac Electrical System — Charger Low Voltage Battery · NHTSA notice

Reported June 4, 2024 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 41,353 vehicles

Repair completion: 10.23% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 51-1786 · Owners notified July 10, 2024

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.

Safety consequence

A loose wire can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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 51-1786.

Notes

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.nhtsa.gov.

Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

NHTSA #17V756000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported November 22, 2017 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 365,885 vehicles

Repair completion: 8.47% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 51-0544 · Owners notified December 27, 2017 · Vehicles built February 1, 2002 – October 17, 2017 (per NHTSA)

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 trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Safety consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.

Notes

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2011 Forest River Cedar Creek. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Forest River Cedar Creek.

Structure

ODI #10915265

Incident: October 7, 2016 · Filed: October 11, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK 35QB CAMPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WELDS FAILED ON THE FRONT FRAME NEAR THE KINGPIN AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000.

Structure

ODI #10485102

Incident: July 31, 2012 · Filed: November 19, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OUTSIDE SHELL STARTED TO EXPAND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. AFTER DIAGNOSIS, THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE SUB-FRAME STARTED TO BEND AND THE WELDS WERE NOT STRONG ENOUGH. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO PULL THE OUTER SHELL OFF AND THEN ADD MORE WELDS TO THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS LATER CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE TRAILER DID NOT CALCULATE MILEAGE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

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