2023 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2023 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK
The 2023 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:CHARGER LOW VOLTAGE BATTERY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (2 complaints), Exterior Lighting (2 complaints), and Equipment (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2023 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2023 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK, potentially affecting up to 41,353 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2023 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
We purchased a Forest River fifth wheel trailer that arrived with serious manufacturing defects across multiple systems. The electrical wiring system was dangerously faulty—exhibiting loose connections, voltage irregularities, and safety risks confirmed by technicians. The furnace system has remained nonfunctional since delivery, making the unit uninhabitable in colder temperatures. Additional issues include a broken slide-out mechanism, compromised seals, a missing pipe, water intrusion, and a missing roof panel. All components are still in our possession and available for inspection upon request. These defects posed serious safety risks to our family, especially due to the compromised electrical system, which technicians described as a potential fire hazard. The inability to heat the trailer further contributed to unsafe living conditions. The problems have been confirmed by multiple certified technicians. Their assessments documented the electrical dangers and structural failures. Forest River's Warranty Director confirms that no Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) was completed before the unit was delivered to the dealer, indicating a systemic inspection failure prior to sale. To our knowledge, the manufacturer has not directly inspected the trailer in person, despite our repeated requests. No inspection has been conducted by law enforcement or insurance representatives. There were no warning lamps or diagnostic messages present, as the trailer systems lacked functional indicators for these failures. Most symptoms appeared immediately upon delivery and worsened as attempts at repair failed. We are submitting this complaint because Forest River continues to avoid accountability, and the unit remains unsafe and unusable. We believe this trailer never should have cleared quality control and poses ongoing risks to consumers
We purchased a Forest River fifth wheel trailer that arrived with serious manufacturing defects across multiple systems. The electrical wiring system was dangerously faulty—exhibiting loose connections, voltage irregularities, and safety risks confirmed by technicians. The furnace system has remained nonfunctional since delivery, making the unit uninhabitable in colder temperatures. Additional issues include a broken slide-out mechanism, compromised seals, a missing pipe, water intrusion, and a missing roof panel. All components are still in our possession and available for inspection upon request. These defects posed serious safety risks to our family, especially due to the compromised electrical system, which technicians described as a potential fire hazard. The inability to heat the trailer further contributed to unsafe living conditions. The problems have been confirmed by multiple certified technicians. Their assessments documented the electrical dangers and structural failures. Forest River's Warranty Director confirms that no Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) was completed before the unit was delivered to the dealer, indicating a systemic inspection failure prior to sale. To our knowledge, the manufacturer has not directly inspected the trailer in person, despite our repeated requests. No inspection has been conducted by law enforcement or insurance representatives. There were no warning lamps or diagnostic messages present, as the trailer systems lacked functional indicators for these failures. Most symptoms appeared immediately upon delivery and worsened as attempts at repair failed. We are submitting this complaint because Forest River continues to avoid accountability, and the unit remains unsafe and unusable. We believe this trailer never should have cleared quality control and poses ongoing risks to consumers
We purchased a new fifth wheel camper on [XXX]. After we picked it up, we joined some Facebook groups related to our model and learned there is a recall associated with the model we bought. We confirmed there is an open recall (24V395) on our VIN on forest river's website [XXX] ). Upon review of the recall instructions listed online - our RV was in fact wired incorrectly and not only needs inspected but fixed. Recall 24V395 was opened on June 5, 2024 and dealer notification occurred July 14, 2024. With this in mind, our dealer should have been aware that they sold us a new RV with an open recall. Is this not illegal? Dealer was McGeorges RV - camping world company in Ashland, VA. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
We purchased a new fifth wheel camper on [XXX]. After we picked it up, we joined some Facebook groups related to our model and learned there is a recall associated with the model we bought. We confirmed there is an open recall (24V395) on our VIN on forest river's website [XXX] ). Upon review of the recall instructions listed online - our RV was in fact wired incorrectly and not only needs inspected but fixed. Recall 24V395 was opened on June 5, 2024 and dealer notification occurred July 14, 2024. With this in mind, our dealer should have been aware that they sold us a new RV with an open recall. Is this not illegal? Dealer was McGeorges RV - camping world company in Ashland, VA. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
We purchased a new fifth wheel camper on [XXX]. After we picked it up, we joined some Facebook groups related to our model and learned there is a recall associated with the model we bought. We confirmed there is an open recall (24V395) on our VIN on forest river's website [XXX] ). Upon review of the recall instructions listed online - our RV was in fact wired incorrectly and not only needs inspected but fixed. Recall 24V395 was opened on June 5, 2024 and dealer notification occurred July 14, 2024. With this in mind, our dealer should have been aware that they sold us a new RV with an open recall. Is this not illegal? Dealer was McGeorges RV - camping world company in Ashland, VA. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Safety Rating for the 2023 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2023 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2023 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2023 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK
- 2018 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK — 4 complaints
- 2019 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK — 2 complaints
- 2020 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK — 5 complaints
- 2021 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK — 11 complaints
- 2022 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK — 5 complaints
- 2023 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK (current)
- 2024 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK — 0 complaints
- 2025 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK — 0 complaints
- 2026 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK — 0 complaints
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- 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