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2007 Cedar Creek Trailer

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
5
Latest Apr 4, 2010
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Jun 7, 2007
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2007 Cedar Creek Trailer, most frequently naming the other / unspecified, electrical and engine categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Other / unspecified360.0%
  • Electrical120.0%
  • Engine120.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
07V249000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Jun 7, 2007
287 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH HICKORY SPRINGS "BIG EASY TRIPLE STEPS," AN IMPROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE BOTTOM STEP PIVOT ARM WITH THE FORMED STOP EDGE OF THE MIDDLE STEP SUPPORT BRACKET CAN RESULT IN THE BOTTOM STEP ROTATING TO AN UNSAFE DOWNWARD ANGLE.
The risk: A PERSON COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE STEP GIVE WAY WHILE BEING USED TO ENTER OR EXIT THE TRAILER.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRAILERS FOR THE MANUFACTURING DATE STICKER TO VERIFY THE DATE OF PRODUCTION OF THE STEP AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL WELD STOCK TO EACH SIDE OF THE LOWER (TRIPLE) STEP STOP EDGES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CEDAR CREEK, PUMA, OR SABRE AT 1-574-389-4600.
FOREST RIVER, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Engine
Filed Apr 4, 2010

I HAVE A 2007 CEDAR CREEK SILVER BACK CAMPER MADE BY FOREST RIVER. MODEL 33LBHTS. THAT GIVES OFF A CHEMICAL SMELL. I PURCHASED THE CAMPER NEW AND CAN NOT GET RID OF THE SMELL. I HAVE RESEARCHED ON THE INTERNET , AND HAVE FOUND THAT OTHER OWNERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE TWO CHILDREN AND I AM WORRIED ABOUT THEIR HEALTH WHEN IN THIS CAMPER. *TR

NHTSA ID
10323650
Incident
Jun 1, 2007
Electrical
Filed Sep 26, 2009

THIS IS IN REFERENCE TO A CONCERTONE 5.1 DOLBY SURROUND SYSTEM MODEL ZX600 INSTALLED IN MY 2007 CEDAR CREEK SILVERBACK TRAVEL TRAILER MANUFACTURED BY FOREST RIVER INC. I PURCHASED THIS NEW TRAVEL TRAILER IN MARCH 2007 FROM TOM JOHNSON CAMPING IN CONCORD, NC. INCLUDED AS A $360 OPTION WAS THE SUBJECT CONCERTONE UNIT. SINCE PURCHASING THIS CAMPER, THE CONCERTONE UNIT HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES BY TOM JOHNSON CAMPING, BECAUSE THESE UNITS FAILED TO OPERATE AFTER 6-9 MONTHS. THE CURRENT UNIT IN MY TRAVEL TRAILER WAS REPLACED BY TOM JOHNSON EARLIER THIS YEAR. CONCERTONE HAS A ONE YEAR WARRANTY. THE CURRENT UNIT IS DEFECTIVE AND WILL NOT OPERATE. AFTER BEING IN THE RADIO FUNCTION FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES, IT ERRATICALLY AND LOUDLY MOVES BETWEEN THE RADIO FUNCTION AND LOAD A DISK, AND THE LIGHTS ON ITS DASHBOARD FLASHES ON AND OFF. WHEN I TRY TO SHUT THE UNIT OFF, IT SOMETIMES POWERS DOWN, AND SOMETIMES NOT. WHEN I'M ABLE TO POWER THE UNIT DOWN, IT WILL POWER UP ALL BY IT SELF, AND ONCE AGAIN MOVES ERRATICALLY AND LOUDLY BETWEEN THE RADIO FUNCTION AND LOAD A DISK. I HAVE CUT OFF THE 12 VOLT POWER SOURCE TO THIS CONCERTONE UNIT BY REMOVING ITS 15-AMP FUSE. MY RECENT EXPERIENCE CAUSES ME TO HAVE A SAFETY CONCERN WITH AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE THAT RANDOMLY POWERS UP AT WILL AND OPERATES ERRATICALLY WHEN I'M NOT AT HOME. I REPORTED THIS PROBLEM LAST WEEK TO TOM JOHNSON CAMPING AND FOREST RIVER INC, AND THEY BOTH HAVE REFUSED TO FIX THIS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10285320
Incident
Sep 19, 2009
Other / unspecified
Filed Dec 17, 2008

THIS IS IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA ODI NUMBER 06E076000 AND THE SAFETY RECALL NOTICE I RECEIVED SEVERAL WEEKS AGO FROM THE MANUFACTURER OF MY RV, FOREST RIVER. THEY INSTRUCTED ME TO CONTACT EITHER PLAYTIME RV OR COMPLETE RV SERVICE TO REPAIR THE RECALL ON MY DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR IN MY 2007 CEDAR CREEK RV. THE LETTER STATED THE REPAIR WOULD BE AT NO CHARGE. PLAYTIME RV (704-489-0105) HAS ELECTED NOT TO MAKE THE REPAIR, AND COMPLETE RV SERVICE (704-489-1515) WILL CHARGE ME $75. ACCORDING TO THE SUBJECT LETTER FROM FOREST RIVER, THEY INSTRUCTED ME TO CONTACT YOUR AGENCY IF I EXPERIENCE ANY PROBLEMS OR EXPENSE TO REPAIR THIS SAFETY RECALL. *TR

NHTSA ID
10252079
Incident
Dec 3, 2008
Mileage
75 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Mar 14, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CREEK HILL WELDING (NA) TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHEEL STUDS WERE MALFUNCTIONING. THE STUDS DETACHED FROM THE TRAILER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HE NEEDED TO PURCHASE NEW PARTS. NO OTHER VEHICLE INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID
10221170
Incident
Feb 6, 2008
Other / unspecified
Filed Nov 13, 2007

WE HAVE A 2007 CEDAR CREEK SILVERBACK 5TH WHEEL TRAILER WITH A DIMPLEX ELECTRIC FIREPLACE . THE FIREPLACE HAS AN ELECTRIC HEATER WHICH GOT SO HOT THAT IT SCORCHED THE WOOD TRIM AROUND THE FIREPLACE. IF WE DID NOT SEE THIS IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE. I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER(CEDAR CREEK) AND THE DEALER THAT WHERE WE PURCHASED IT ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. CEDAR CREEK WOULD NOT RESPOND AND THE DEALER SAID WE SHOULD NOT USE IT MORE THAT 15 MIN. AT A TIME. I FEEL THAT THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL BECAUSE OF THE POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. *TR

NHTSA ID
10208816
Incident
Nov 13, 2007