2026 Forest River Cedar Creek recalls and problems
The 2026 Forest River Cedar Creek has 5 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2026 Forest River Cedar Creek vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2026 Forest River Cedar Creek recalls
Recall 26V-704: Electrical System
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2027 Cedar Creek, 2023-2027 FR3, 2023-2026 Palomino, 2024 Cardinal, Wildcat, Shasta Oasis, 2024-2026 Forest River Hardside, Palomino Real-Lite Camper, 2026 Puma Tracks, and Puma recreational vehicles and trailers, equipped with certain power seating assemblies. The power cord fuse may not provide adequate circuit protection.
Risk: In the event of a short circuit, inadequate protection increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the power cord, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 21, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-535-2748. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-2109.
Recall 26V-681: Electrical System
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Cedar Creek recreational trailers. The slide switch may have been installed without proper overcurrent protection.
Risk: A unprotected slide switch can cause the wire to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will re-route the 12V slide switch wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-593-4000. Forest River's number for this recall is 20-2105.
Recall 26V-608: Structure
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Cedar Creek fifth wheel recreational trailers. The sleeper sofa may block the bunkroom door.
Risk: A blocked door can prevent or delay occupants from exiting during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will correct the swing of the bunkroom door, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 20-2098.
Recall 26V-336: Suspension
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Riverstone, Cedar Creek, and 2024 R-Pod recreational trailers equipped with Curt Touring Coil Suspensions. The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
Risk: Broken shock retainer bolt heads and washers may detach and become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the shock bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Cedar Creek customer service at 1-260-593-4000, R-Pod customer service at 1-574-642-3119, and Riverstone customer service at 1-260-593-4028. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-062.
Recall 25V-551: Structure
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Cedar Creek recreational trailers. The trailers may not have an emergency exit window installed.
Risk: A missing emergency exit window can prevent passengers from exiting in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will install red window operating hardware and an exit sticker for the window, free of charge. All vehicles are still in dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-593-4000. Forest River's number for this recall is 20-1970.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2026 Forest River Cedar Creek have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2026 Forest River Cedar Creek: 26V-704 (electrical system), 26V-681 (electrical system), 26V-608 (structure), 26V-336 (suspension), 25V-551 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.