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2017 Forest River Cedar Creek Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 Forest River Cedar Creek has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 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 2017 Forest River Cedar Creek. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2017 Forest River Cedar Creek owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Forest River Cedar Creek, describing incidents dated April 21, 2018 to October 12, 2019.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint
Tires 1 complaint
Wheels 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11268618 · Filed October 15, 2019
WE HAVE A 2017 CEDAR CREEK 38FBD WITH DUAL 7000 POUND AXLES AND OEM ALLOY WHEELS. THE SECOND OF MY FOUR ALLOY WHEELS CRACKED SOMETIME DURING THE 3 DAYS WE WERE SETUP AT COE RIVERSIDE PARK @ LAKE KANOPOLIS, KS. I FOUND THIS OUT WHEN MY AFTERMARKET TPMS ALARMED THAT THE TIRE WAS AT 5 PSI RATHER THAN…
ODI #11231809 · Filed July 14, 2019
VEHICLE IS A 2017 5TH WHEEL TRLR.. ON 7/12/2019 I WAS TOWING THE TRLR AT 70 MPH AND PULLED INTO A STOP. TRLR IS 2 AXLES AND THE RT. FRONT TIRE WAS FLAT WITH ABOUT A 7 INCH STRIP OF TREAD HANGING LOOSE AT THE JUNCTION OF THE TREAD/SIDEWALL. I REPLACED THE TIRE AT A COST OF $140.00. TIRE PRESSURE WAS…
ODI #11093206 · Filed May 10, 2018
ON ONE OF THE FIRST TRIPS WITH THE FIFTH WHEEL WE WERE TRAVELING AND WHILE IN MOTION, SUDDENLY LOST ALL TRAILER BRAKES. WE WERE ON A TOWN STREET, IN THE BUSINESS DISTRICT DURING HEAVY TRAFFIC. WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER SAFELY AND INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE FUNCTIONAL AND THE FIFTH…

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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.

Window Adhesive Failure

NHTSA #21V523000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported July 9, 2021 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 825 vehicles

Repair completion: 37.09% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 51-1380 · Owners notified September 2, 2021

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 Creek, 2014-2021 Forest River Georgetown, 2019 Forest River Legacy, and 2017-2018 Forest River Riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 Series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.

Safety consequence

Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Mislabeled Axle Capacity

NHTSA #16V762000 · Suspension — Rear — Axle — Non-Powered Axle Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported October 20, 2016 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 8 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 20-10112016-0255 · Owners notified November 3, 2016 · Vehicles built September 8, 2016 – September 19, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cedar Creek recreational trailers manufactured September 8, 2016, to September 19, 2016. The axles installed on these vehicles were incorrectly identified as having a 7,000 pound capacity when they were only rated and designed to carry up to 6,000 pounds.

Safety consequence

The owner of a vehicle with the incorrect axles could unknowingly overload the vehicle, possibly resulting in a loss of control or reduced braking distance, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

All affected vehicles have been captured at the dealer level and are being repaired prior to sale. Therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. Dealers will replace the axles that are rated for a 7,000lb capacity. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-593-4000 extension 20209. Forest River's number for this recall is 20-10112016-0255.

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 2017 Forest River Cedar Creek. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Forest River Cedar Creek.

Wheels

ODI #11268618

Incident: October 12, 2019 · Filed: October 15, 2019

WE HAVE A 2017 CEDAR CREEK 38FBD WITH DUAL 7000 POUND AXLES AND OEM ALLOY WHEELS. THE SECOND OF MY FOUR ALLOY WHEELS CRACKED SOMETIME DURING THE 3 DAYS WE WERE SETUP AT COE RIVERSIDE PARK @ LAKE KANOPOLIS, KS. I FOUND THIS OUT WHEN MY AFTERMARKET TPMS ALARMED THAT THE TIRE WAS AT 5 PSI RATHER THAN NEAR 110PSI WHEN I TURNED IT ON. IF THE CRACK AND RESULTING PRESSURE LOSS HAD OCCURED WHILE WE WERE PULLING OUR FIFTH WHEEL, WE MAY HAVE LOST CONTROL OF THE TRAILER AND INJURED NOT ONLY OURSELVES, BUT OTHERS ON THE ROAD. AS I STATED, THIS IS THE SECOND WHEEL TO FAIL. THE PREVIOUS FAILURE WAS ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO WITH PRETTY MUCH THE SAME CIRCUMSTANCES. WE WEIGH OUR FIFTH WHEEL EVERY SO OFTEN AND SO FAR WE'VE NEVER HAD OVER 6700 POUNDS ON EITHER AXLE. OUR TIRES ARE G RATED TO ~3800 POUNDS WHEN IN A DUAL AXLE CONFIGURATION (SAILUN 235/85R16) THAT WERE PURCHASED NEW IN MARCH 2019.

Tires

ODI #11231809

Incident: July 12, 2019 · Filed: July 14, 2019

VEHICLE IS A 2017 5TH WHEEL TRLR.. ON 7/12/2019 I WAS TOWING THE TRLR AT 70 MPH AND PULLED INTO A STOP. TRLR IS 2 AXLES AND THE RT. FRONT TIRE WAS FLAT WITH ABOUT A 7 INCH STRIP OF TREAD HANGING LOOSE AT THE JUNCTION OF THE TREAD/SIDEWALL. I REPLACED THE TIRE AT A COST OF $140.00. TIRE PRESSURE WAS 75 PSI AND THE AIR TEMP WAS 90 DEG. ON 7/14/2019 I HAD ANOTHER BLOWOUT WITH THE LEFT REAR TIRE AT 70MPH. THE TIRE CAME APART AND DAMAGE THE TRAILER FLOOR AND SIDE SKIRTING. THE AIR TEMP WAS 77 DEG. BOTH TIRES WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT GOODYEAR MARATHON'S ST 235/80R16 LOAD E. DOT 2VUN 1LHV. I INTEND TO REPLACE THE REMAINING MARATHON'S AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE SECOND TIRE AS WELL AS TRLR. DAMAGE. TRLR IS A FOREST RIVER, SANIBEL 3591.

Electrical System; Service Brakes

ODI #11093206

Incident: April 21, 2018 · Filed: May 10, 2018

ON ONE OF THE FIRST TRIPS WITH THE FIFTH WHEEL WE WERE TRAVELING AND WHILE IN MOTION, SUDDENLY LOST ALL TRAILER BRAKES. WE WERE ON A TOWN STREET, IN THE BUSINESS DISTRICT DURING HEAVY TRAFFIC. WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER SAFELY AND INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE FUNCTIONAL AND THE FIFTH WHEEL HAD POWER. WHEN MY HUSBAND CRAWLED UNDER THE VEHICLE TO SEE IF HE COULD DETERMINE THE ISSUE HE FOUND THAT THE ELECTRICAL LINE TO THE BRAKES WAS NOT SPLICED TOGETHER PROPERLY AND HAD COME APART. MY HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO TAPE THE APPROPRIATE WIRES TOGETHER SO THAT THE BRAKES WERE FUNCTIONAL AND THE TRAILER IS DUE TO BE INSPECTED BY THE DEALER IN JUNE. *TT VIN NOT VALID UPDATED 9/20/18*JB

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