2020 Forest River Cedar Creek recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
3 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Equipment
What's wrong, in plain English: A part or accessory supplied with the vehicle. 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.
What could happen: A fire can increase the risk of an injury.
The 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 recal…
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2020 CEDAR CREEK.
- Book a repair at any authorized Forest River dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 20V070000 (manufacturer code 20-1136).
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-260-593-4000.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Summary: 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.
Consequence: A fire can increase the risk of an injury.
Remedy: 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.
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.
2. Equipment
What's wrong, in plain English: A part or accessory supplied with the vehicle. 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…
What could happen: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The 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.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2020 CEDAR CREEK.
- Book a repair at any authorized Forest River dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 21V523000 (manufacturer code 51-1380).
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-574-825-8600.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Summary: 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.
Consequence: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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.
3. Electrical system
What's wrong, in plain English: Wiring, modules, batteries. Short circuits can cause stalls or fires. 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.
What could happen: A loose wire can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The 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.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2020 CEDAR CREEK.
- Book a repair at any authorized Forest River dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 24V395000 (manufacturer code 51-1786).
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-574-642-0588.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:CHARGER LOW VOLTAGE BATTERY
Summary: 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 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.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- Portable jump starter
- 2020 Forest River Cedar Creek owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Suspension (2), Unknown Or Other (1), Wheels / tires (1), Body / structure (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (5)
02/01/2023 · Unknown Or Other
While driving down the road at highway speeds (65-68 M.P.H.) the "under belly" of the 2020 Cedar Creek 5th wheel trailer became dislodged and fell onto the freeway. Large sections of plastic (Estimating 36" X 48") as well as insulation was thrown onto the highway. After further inspection one could see the brackets holding the wooden cross member beams int…
04/20/2021 · Wheels / tires
ALL FOUR OF OUR CASTLE ROCK ST TIRES ON OUR TRAVEL TRAILER ARE SHOWING PREMATURE CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALL AND WHERE THE TREAD MEETS THE SIDEWALL. THIS COULD LEAD TO A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE TIRE AT HIGH SPEED. THESE TIRES HAVE BEEN IN USE LESS THAN 18 MONTHS.
05/22/2020 · Suspension
2020 CEDAR CREEK 38ERD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BROKEN LEAF SPRING BRACKET WHICH RESULTED IN A SHIFTED AXLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER WAS AWAITING DIRECTION FROM THE MANUFACTURER. FOR PARTS AND REPAIR. *JS
05/04/2020 · Suspension
LEAF SPRING BRACKET OR AXLE MOUNT CAME LOOSE CAUSING THE AXLE TO COME LOOSE ON DRIVERS SIDE CAUSING THE WHOLE RV TO FISH TAIL - LUCKILY NO BODILY INJURY OCCURRED. THIS HAPPENED ON STATE RT 22 NEAR CONWAY SOUTH CAROLINIA. INCIDENT DATE WAS APRIL 7, 2020. THE DEALER HAS PROVIDED LIMITED INFORMATION ON REPAIR - WAITING FOR PARTS. CONTACTED FACTORY AND THEY AL…
04/01/2020 · Body / structure · crash
UPON TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT WITH A VERY SMALL INCLINE AT APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES PER HOUR, THE REAR OF THE FIFTH WHEEL BOTTOMED OUT & SCRAPED THE PAVEMENT CAUSING IT TO RIP OFF THE BOTTOM OF THE BACK CAP. AS A RESULT OF THE BACK CAP BEING PULLED AWAY FROM THE FRAME, IT ALSO CAUSED US TO HAVE TO PULL THE FIFTH WHEEL HOME WITHOUT ANY BRAKE LIGHTS, HAZARD LI…