Forest River Cedar Creek Complaints

15 consumer complaints on file.

#11746748June 26, 2026
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY, SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
The contact owns a 2025 Forest River Cedar Creek Trailer. The contact stated that the trailer failed the annual Pennsylvania Inspection in November 2025 due to bent rear axle springs, primarily affecting the driver’s side rear axle spring assembly. The trailer was equipped with two axles. The contact stated that the springs installed on the trailer were not appropriate for the trailer weight rating. The manufacturer was notified of the failure in November 2025 and the contact had ongoing dialogue with the manufacturer about the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer offered to replace part rather than address the underlying issue regarding the spring weight capacity and requested the contact sign a nondisclosure agreement (NDA); however, the contact refused to sign the NDA. The trailer was not repaired. The contact stated that the trailer was inoperable and needed to be towed. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11673558July 15, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11614673September 15, 2024
TIRES, TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
THE BELTS ON ALL 4 TIRES WERE SEPARATING AND ONE BLEW OUT WHILE ON THE ROADWAY AND A SECOND HAD LOST AIR PRESSURE WITH NO NOTIFICATION. ALL 4 TIRES ON THE FIFTH WHEEL WERE COMING APART PER THE TIRE SHOP (AOK TIRES).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11611230August 27, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11607611August 9, 2024
EQUIPMENT
The contact owns a 2023 Forest River Cedar Creek Trailer. The contact stated that there were electrical failures with the heating and other electrical components in the trailer. The contact stated that a technician inspected the trailer and found exposed wires in the glued-shut control board. The wires were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the furnace board and control board needed to be replaced twice. The trailer was repaired but the failure persisted. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V395000 (Equipment) and believed that the recall repair to reroute the wires was insufficient to fix the trailer because the repair was previously performed. The contact was informed that the trailer should not be used because of the possibility of a fire due to condensation in the control box. The contact stated that a case was opened with Forest River. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11582290April 11, 2024
TIRES
Tire failure verified by CompassRV and P&J Towing. Belt broke causing the tire to separate and damage the outside of the RV. Safety risk: immediate swerve of a large camper. Multiple complaints on this tire through RVforum. Tire inspected by Compass RV and P&J tire and towing . No warning just a loud pop. ST235/80/R16.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11549603October 12, 2023
SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2023 Forest River XLR Toy Hauler RV. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and hauling the RV he heard an abnormal exploding sound and realized that the passenger side rear tire on the RV blew out. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had weighed the RV and it was approximately 1,400 lbs. The contact pulled over to change the tire on the RV and noticed that the leaf-spring on the passenger was collapsing. The contact checked and observed that all the leaf-springs on the RV were collapsing, and he noticed that the passenger side front tire was wearing at an extremely accelerated rate at only 700 miles since the purchase. The contact drove the vehicle to a tire dealer and had four new tires installed on the RV. The contact stated that the tire dealer found that the tire pressure monitoring sensor banding had detached from the rim of the tire and was cutting the tire. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it had not yet been diagnosed and had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately on the RV was 700 and on the vehicle approximately 7,600.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498946December 27, 2022
WHEELS
On the first trip out, We had a tire blowout. There was no warning on the TPMS, and the tire tread peeled like a retread. It caused major damage to the rv slide out, and threw tire tread across the highway putting other motorists at risk. Forest River refused to cover any of the damage. The tire manufacturer covered less than 30% of the cost of a new tire. After the repairs, we made another trip. This time we had two more blowouts. This damaged the other side of the rv and also took out all of the brake wiring, leaving us with no brakes on the rv. One tire blew across the entire tire from side to side, the other peeled the tread like the first blowout. It also threw tire parts across the interstate. Once again there was no warning on the TPMS with either tire. We then replaced all four tires with US made Goodyear tires and repaired the rv again. The tire manufacturer says it is going to pay for partial reimbursement of the four tires. Forest River will not even acknowledge my emails to these incidents other than to ask for pictures. They no longer responded after that. No brakes, tire parts flying across the highways into other motorists and having to change tires along busy interstates are all safety concerns that Forest River refuses to address. The tires are Lionshead Ridgway Sport ST LH-001 size ST235/80R16. Since there were three incidents in total, I only put the date of the first one below. The others occured on 11/29/2022 at 50mph and 12/4/2022 at 65mph.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11491781November 1, 2022
EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Cedar Creek. The contact stated that he noticed that the spare tire under the vehicle was missing. The contact stated that he replaced the spare tire however, the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, he noticed that the spare tire was shaking. Upon inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the spare tire was loose and hanging, and the carrier winch was also loosened. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485900September 22, 2022
EQUIPMENT
The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Cedar Creek. The contact stated that she became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V556000 (Equipment) however, she was unable to reach the manufacturer for assistance with recall repair. The contact had not been able to reach the local dealer after several attempts. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484655September 15, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
The automatic awning did not have proper backing plates installed, so the first time going out caused the awning to collapse completely against the full glass wall. The wire harness system was not the correct gauge wire, which posed a potential fire hazard. The fuse was pulled out because the motor to the faulty awning was overheating. The front entry (only) door for entering the RV and existing safely was not mounted correctly, so the owners (occupants) were locked inside during the daytime hours when the door expanded with sun/heat. The owner is disabled and was oftentimes locked inside. ALL within the warranty division and build team were aware of my disability; and did nothing to assist or mitigate the potential life-safety hazard. Forest River knew I was living in the coach for an extended period of time; and they knew I was unable to travel the rig. I/We were repeatedly told that the issues would be addressed, but they did little to nothing in assisting us by securing a qualified field team. I/We were forced to secure various RV vendors to assist, to no avail. I was forced to have it trailered into a facility; whereby the wiring issues continue and the Forest River warranty division forced me to pay the vendor over $4k for warranty items that they were supposed to cover. This rig had a poor build and Forest River refuses to take the necessary steps to cure the deficiencies. I am told by the repair shop that the wire harness became a "RECALL" item; which solidifies my concerns, as others were having the same issues. Forest River did not install backing boards for the awning that could have killed someone when it came crashing down (all caught on my Ring Doorbell), plus the array of photography taken to show the shoddy workmanship during the build. They need to be held to a higher standard or an unsuspecting customer (aka: victim) may be severely injured and/or killed. Cedar Creek Champagne 38EKS / Paid $113K / Disgraceful & Unsafe Products
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11464005May 10, 2022
EQUIPMENT
The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Cedar Creek. The contact stated that while outside of his trailer, he smelled a fuel odor emitting from the trailer. The contact performed an inspection on the trailer and discovered that his LP tanks were consuming propane at an accelerated speed. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where he informed them that he would not take possession of the trailer until the trailer was repaired. The contact stated that while the trailer was being repaired, the stove caught fire while a technician was inside the trailer; he was also informed that the fire had caused damage to the inside of the trailer which they would also repair. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that his vehicle was placed under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V243000 (EQUIPMENT) which he linked to his failure. The manufacturer was notified about the fire but offered no assistance. The vehicle remained in possession of the dealer and had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 35.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458311March 25, 2022
SUSPENSION
While towing our 5th wheel cross country on a trip in July 2020 our front hydraulic jack legs starting coming down several times while driving and contacted the road surface which could have possibly resulted in loss of control. Some how the hydraulic system was applying pressure by itself while towing .I first tried disconnecting electrical power to the hydraulic system and keeping the jack legs up with a 400 lb rated ratchet strap and the legs would still come down on its own with enough pressure to break the 400 lb rated strap. I was finally able to keep the leg secured up with 2 x 600 lb rated ratchet straps. While in Indiana we took our new 5th wheel to a Lippert componets service center and they replaced both front jacks and drained and replaced all the fluid under warranty. The service tech said this issue happened sometimes. Searching the internet it appears this a fairly common problem. This is a safety issue and Lippert should be responsible for coming up with a permanent solution.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438865November 1, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:INTERIOR, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY, EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER
2021 CEDAR CREEK RV. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WARRANTY ISSUES. THE CONSUMER STATED UPON PICKUP OF THE VEHICLE AFTER PURCHASE, IT EXPERIENCED SOME WARRANTY ISSUES. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE OWNER SEVERAL MONTHS LATER. AFTER ANOTHER FOUR MONTHS THE CONSUMER WAS OFFERED AN IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT VEHICLE. THE DEALER DID NOT HONOR THE REPLACEMENT AND STATED THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED. THE DEALER RETURNED THE VEHICLE WITH BEDROOM SLIDE STILL UNREPAIRED. THE SLIDE NEARLY FELL OUT OF THE RV. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE ISSUES WHEN ATTEMPTING TO LEVEL AND OPEN THE SLIDES AS THE POWER WOULD CONTINUOSLY SHUT DOWN THE CONTROL SCREEN. THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THERE WAS AN ODOR THAT TURNED OUT TO BE BATTERY ACID. THE BATTERIES WERE SMOKING AND COULD BE SMELLED FROM 1000 YARDS AWAY. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER WAS MAD AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED TO BUY THE VEHICLE BACK IF, THE CONSUMER SIGNED WAIVER NOT TO REPORT THE INCIDENTS. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THE VEHICLE BE BOUGHT BACK IN FULL.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11328822June 15, 2020
STRUCTURE:BODY, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
WE PURCHASED OUR BRAND NEW FIFTH WHEEL FROM A DEALER AND PULLED IT ACROSS THE STREET TO A CAMPGROUND FOR A FEW DAYS. ON THE DRIVE HOME WE PULLED OFF INTO A GAS STATION WITH A VERY SLIGHT INCLINE. THE BACK END OF THE CEDAR CREEK 35LFT IS SO LOW THAT IT SCRAPPED THE PAVEMENT AS WE PULLED IN AND DAMAGED THE BACK WALL AS WELL AS ALL THE BRAKE WIRING. DO TO THIS DESIGN FLAW, WE'RE UNABLE TO TAKE OUR RV ANYWHERE IN FEAR OF DAMAGING IT AGAIN. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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