2020 Forest River Cedar Creek problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2020 Forest River Cedar Creek.
Body type
- Trailer · Camping or Travel Trailer: 5 of 5 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Equipment #20V070000 · 2020 · 184 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: A fire can increase the risk of an injury.
Fix: 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 number for this recall is 20-1136.
Equipment, Structure #21V523000 · 2021 · 825 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: 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.
Equipment #24V395000 · 2024 · 41,353 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: A loose wire can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 5 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2020 Forest River Cedar Creek have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2020 Cedar Creek. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2020 Forest River Cedar Creek problems?
In 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is suspension.