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2004 Forest River Cedar Creek

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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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.
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Latest Feb 9, 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.
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Latest Jun 4, 2024
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.
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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 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2004 Forest River Cedar Creek, most frequently naming the body & structure, other / unspecified and suspension categories. 4 safety recalls have 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

  • Body & structure133.3%
  • Other / unspecified133.3%
  • Suspension133.3%

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

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

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
24V395000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:CHARGER LOW VOLTAGE BATTERY

Jun 4, 2024
41,353 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A loose wire can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The 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.
Forest River, Inc.Manufacturer number 51-1786View on NHTSA.gov
17V756000

EQUIPMENT

Nov 22, 2017
365,885 units potentially affected
The defect: 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
The risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy: 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.
Forest River, Inc.Manufacturer number 51-0544View on NHTSA.gov
10V454000

EQUIPMENT

Oct 1, 2010
2,207 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
The remedy: 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.
FOREST RIVER, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Other / unspecified
Filed Feb 9, 2010

DOMETIC RV REFRIGERATOR MOD. NO. RM2852 (ALREADY UNDER RECALL CAMPAIGN ID 06E076000) TO INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD, DOES NOT ADDRESS THE DEFECTIVE COIL CRACKING, ONLY JUST DIVERTS THE FLAME FRONT IF AMMONIA IS RELEASED AND CATCHES FIRE. I HAVE EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE COIL RELEASING SO MUCH AMMONIA THAT IT IRRITATED MY EYES AND REQUIRED VENTING RV TO RID IT OF THE FUMES. FORTUNATELY REFRIGERATOR WAS IN ELECTRIC MODE, NOT GAS SO NO FIRE. AFTER FINDING OUT ABOUT RECALL (WAS NEVER INFORMED OF BY DOMETIC AS REQUIRED UNDER TERMS OF RECALL) AND CONTACTING DOMETIC I WAS INFORMED BY THEIR REPRESENTATIVE THAT UNDER THE TERMS OF RECALL AGREED TO BY THEM AND THE NHTSA THEY WERE ONLY REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THE HEAT SHIELD FREE OF CHARGE, NOT REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE COILS. ESPECIALLY IF YOUR UNIT IS OUT OF WARRANTY YOU ARE OUT OF LUCK TO GET COIL REPLACED AT NO CHARGE IF IT HAS FAILED BECAUSE OF CRACKED COIL. IT IS MY OPINION THAT THIS RECALL IS FLAWED, IN SO FAR AS IT HAS ALLOWED DOMETIC TO COVER-UP A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT WITHOUT BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PART WHICH CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL FIRE. I THEREFORE REQUEST THAT THE NHTSA RE-OPEN INVESTIGATION INTO THIS RECALL AND REQUIRE DOMETIC TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE PART(S), THE ENTIRE COIL ASSEMBLY, THAT WILL FAIL OR HAVE ALREADY FAILED CREATING THE FIRE HAZARD, WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF ENTIRE RV DUE TO FIRE AND POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH OF THE OCCUPANTS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10308149
Incident
Jan 30, 2010
Body & structure
Filed Oct 25, 2008

I HAVE 2004 CEDAR CREEK FIFTH WHEEL. THE BEDROOM UP FRONT HAS GLASS DOORS THAT GO TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FLOOR. MY 2 YEAR OLD GRANDSON TRIP AND FELL THROUGH THE GLASS DOOR. LUCKILY HE FELL BACKWARDS AND WAS NO SERIOUSLY HURT. I FELT HE WOULD HAVE FALLEN HEAD FIRST THAT COULD HAVE BEEN DEADLY. I CONTACTED CEDAR CREEK AND THEY COULD CARE LESS.. THEY JUST SAID I HAD NO WARRANTY LEFT. I TOLD THEM IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE , THEY NEVER REPLIED. ALSO THE IS A BUNKHOUSE MODEL DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN IN MIND. *TR

NHTSA ID
10246697
Incident
Sep 2, 2008
Suspension
Filed Sep 19, 2008

I HAVE A CEDAR CREEK 5TH WHEEL CAMPER. WHEN I RETURNED HOME FROM A TRIP I NOTICED ALL THE WHEELS WERE TILTED INWARD AND THE TIRES WERE WORN TO THE STEEL CORE INSIDE. I CHECKED WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND HE SAID THERE WERE NO RECALLS. I FOUND ANOTHER PERSON ON THE INTERNET WITH THE SAME EXACT AXLE FAILURES AND REPLACED THEM. I BELIEVE A CHECK OF COMPANY RECORDS WILL FIND MANY CASES OF OWNERS OF THIS TYPE OF UNIT HAVING REPLACED THESE AXLES AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE. THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED ASAP. I HAVE BEEN A MECHANIC FOR 43 YEARS AND NEVER SAW AXLES FAIL LIKE THIS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10242982
Incident
Sep 8, 2008

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Forest River Cedar Creek by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026020—
2025130—
2024020—
2023410—
2022430—
2021620—
2020530—
2019230—
2018440—
2017340—
2016030—
2015040—
2014140—
2013030—
2012420—
2011220—
2010020—
2009230—
2008020—
2007120—
2006040—
2005140—
2004Viewing340—
2003140—
2002210—
2001110—
2000010—
1999010—
1998010—
1997010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.