2009 Forest River Cedar Creek recalls and problems

The 2009 Forest River Cedar Creek has 3 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2009 Forest River Cedar Creek vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2009 Forest River Cedar Creek recalls

Recall 24V-395: Equipment

Reported Jun 4, 2024 · 41,353 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

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.

Recall 17V-756: Equipment

Reported Nov 22, 2017 · 365,885 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: 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

Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: 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.

Recall 10V-454: Equipment

Reported Oct 1, 2010 · 2,207 vehicles affected · FOREST RIVER, INC.

Problem: 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.

Risk: An overheated receiver could cause a fire.

Fix: 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.

2009 Forest River Cedar Creek problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Suspension1
Structure1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 4,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2009 Forest River Cedar Creek complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · reported Apr 12, 2012
Our unit had cracks in the gel coat, upon removing the nose cap we found that the welds had failed and we were told that the metal in the actual frame was to weak to hold the weight of the unit. It had to be sent back to the factory in indiana and was completely rebuilt, we did extensive research and a great number of forest river products that have lippert frames have had weld and metal failures. Our unit was in the shop for over 4 months. Had we not found the problem we could have had the nose of the fifth wheel come down on our truck and caused a serious accident.
Suspension · at 4,000 miles · reported Jan 23, 2011
I have a 2009 forest river sandpiper 5th wheel trailer. I have had tire problems and was told that it was due to the manufacturer undersizing the axles and springs. I have had a catastrophic blowout which could easily resulted in an accident but thankfully there were no other vehicles nearby. I had one of forest river's own dealers tell me that I had a problem with the springs being flat and that it was unsafe to operate. The tires are highway trooper tires manufactured in china and sold by greenball corporation. When searching for the tires online, I was surprised to learn that many of the…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Forest River Cedar Creek have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2009 Forest River Cedar Creek: 24V-395 (equipment), 17V-756 (equipment), 10V-454 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Forest River Cedar Creek?

Owners report suspension problems most often (1 reports), followed by structure (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 4,000 miles.

Are Forest River recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Forest River dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.