2005 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK
The 2005 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:CHARGER LOW VOLTAGE BATTERY, EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspensionrearaxlespindle (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2005 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK, potentially affecting up to 516,862 vehicles.
Recall 24V395000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:CHARGER LOW VOLTAGE BATTERY
| 41,353 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Recall 17V756000 — EQUIPMENT
| 365,885 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
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...
View full details →Recall 10V454000 — EQUIPMENT
| 2,207 vehicles affected
Defect: FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.
Consequence: AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.
View full details →Recall 08V346000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 107,417 vehicles affected
Defect: FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2003-2006 MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensionrearaxlespindle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK FIFTH WHEEL RV. THE AXLE HAS A SPINDLE THAT WAS MISALIGNED. THIS CONDITION CAUSED SEVERE TIRE FAILURE ON ALL FOUR TIRES. THE FOREST RIVER MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND HE WAS REFERRED TO AL-KO COBAR CORPORATION. HE WAS ADVISED BY A REPRESENTATIVE TO SHIP THE OLD SET AXLE TO ELKHART, INDIANA FOR EXAMINATION AND REPAIR. HE SHIPPED THE AXLE BACK IN SEPTEMBER 9, 2007 AND HAS NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE. THE MILEAGE WAS NOT APPLICABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2005 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK
- 2000 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK — 0 complaints
- 2001 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK — 2 complaints
- 2002 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK — 2 complaints
- 2003 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK — 1 complaint
- 2004 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK — 3 complaints
- 2005 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK (current)
- 2006 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK — 0 complaints
- 2007 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK — 1 complaint
- 2008 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK — 0 complaints
- 2009 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK — 2 complaints
- 2010 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK — 0 complaints
Other FOREST RIVER Models
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 191 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 183 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 158 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 139 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SALEM — 136 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 100 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SHASTA — 88 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 81 total complaints