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2012 Forest River Cedar Creek

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.
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Latest Aug 31, 2016
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 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2012 Forest River Cedar Creek, most frequently naming the other / unspecified, suspension and tires & wheels categories. 2 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

  • Other / unspecified250.0%
  • Suspension125.0%
  • Tires & wheels125.0%

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

2 campaigns 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
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

Recent owner complaints

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

Other / unspecified
Filed Aug 31, 2016

THREE TIRES HAVE VARIOUS STAGES OF STEEL COMING OUT OF THE SIDE BETWEEN THE TREAD AND SIDEWALL WITH ONLY 4000 MILES OF USE. TIRE BRAND IS TRAIL EXPRESS POWER TOURING 235/80/16 SUPPLIED BY LIONS HEAD TIRE AND WHEEL. COMPANY IS UNWILLING TO REPLACE FAULTY TIRES. TRAILER WAS BEING TOWED ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH WHEN THE FIRST TIRE DISPLAYED LOW AIR WITH BULGE. TRAILER WAS PULLED OVER AND STEEL WAS HANGING OUT OF THE SIDE OF THE TIRE AND AIR LEAKING OUT. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION TWO OTHER TIRES WERE DISCOVERED ONE WITH WIRE HANGING OUT OF THE SIDE AND ONE WITH JUST A TEAR/ BULGE JUST LIKE THE OTHERS BUT WITH NO WIRES HANGING OUT. LIONSHEAD TIRE AND WHEEL COMPANY WAS CONTACTED BUT NO SOLUTION OR REPLACEMENT TIRES SUPPLIED. NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AS FLAT WAS DISCOVERED BEFORE DAMAGE WAS DONE.

NHTSA ID
10899822
Incident
Aug 22, 2016
Mileage
4,000 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Apr 12, 2015

WHILE RETURNING HOME FROM A TRIP WE WERE NOTIFIED BY ANOTHER DRIVER WE HAD JUST LOST A TIRE. ONCE WE PULLED OVER WE FOUND THAT THE ENTIRE WHEEL HAD SHEARED OFF THE HUB. AFTER LIMPING THE TRAILER OFF THE HIGHWAY WE WENT BACK AND RETRIEVED THE TIRE. I FOUND TWO OF THE STUDS WITH THE WHEEL. OF THE SIX STUDS 2 SHEARED EVEN WITH THE HUB AND FOUR SHEARED INSIDE THE HUB. SINCE WE HAVE OWNED THE TRAILER THE ONLY TWO TIMES I CAN NOT VERIFY HOW WELL THE STUDS WERE TORQUED IS FROM THE MANUFACTURE AND LAST YEAR WHEN WE HAD ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED AT A DEALER IN PENNSYLVANIA. ALL OTHER TIMES THE STUDS HAVE BEEN TORQUED PER DEXTERS TECH DATA. IT IS VERY UNUSUAL WITH HOW THIS HAPPENED. I CAN PROVIDE PICTURES OF THE TWO RECOVERED STUDS AND THE HUB IF NEEDED. *TR

NHTSA ID
10705166
Incident
Apr 11, 2015
Tires & wheels
Filed Jun 6, 2014

FEBRUARY 2014, WE PURCHASED A NEW 2013 FOREST RIVER (NOT LISTED IN NHTSA MFG. SELECTION): COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS LIBERTY EDITION, 297RLDSLE. TRAILER CAME EQUIPPED WITH 225/75R15 D TRAIL EXPRESS - POWER TOWING TIRES. NOT LISTED IN YOUR DATA. DEALER INSTALLED A HUSKY 801-1200# LOAD BALANCING AND ANTI-SWAY BAR SYSTEM ON OUR 2008 YUKON XL 1/2 TON SUV. WE TOWED OUR RIG BACK TO FORT MYERS 100 MILES. DURING OUR TRIP HOME WE HAD TO STOP SEVERAL TIMES TO ADJUST +++ THE SWAY BAR TENSION BECAUSE THE TRAILER WAS STILL SWAYING. I DISCUSSED THIS WITH HUSKY AND THEY INFORMED US THAT THEY RECOMMEND A 2ND (LEFT) SWAY BAR ON ALL TRAILERS OVER 24FT. SO I PURCHASED AND INSTALLED A 2ND SWAY BAR FROM CAMPING WORLD. ON 4/11/14 WE EMBARKED ON OUR 1ST CAMPING TRIP, DESTINATION CLEVELAND, OHIO. BEFORE WE LEFT FORT MYERS WE CHECKED OUT THE ENTIRE TRAILER INCLUDING TIRE PRESSURE AND SET ALL TIRES TO 65PSI COLD. DURING THE DRIVE WE WERE VERY CONCERNED AT THE VIBRATION AND SWAY OF OUR RIG SO WE STOPPED SEVERAL TIMES TO CHECK PRESSURE AND INSPECT THE TIRES. ON OUR 1ST DAY WE DROVE TO LAKE PARK, GA. THE NEXT DAY THE VIBRATION AND SWAY GREW MUCH WORSE. TO BE TRUTHFUL WE BLAMED GEORGIA ROAD QUALITY. WE WERE WRONG! WITH ONLY 653 MILES ON THE NEW RIG WE EXPERIENCED A VIOLENT TIRE FAILURE AT 63 MPH ON I-475 GOING AROUND MACON, GA. WE THEN HAD A 2ND TIRE FAIL ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE TRAILER SO WE REPLACED ALL 5 TIRES. THE 2ND TIRE DID NOT BLOW UP BUT WAS CONTORTED INTO AN "S" SHAPE DUE TO PLY SEPARATION. THE MACON TIRESPLUS STORE MANAGER SAID WE HAD EXPERIENCED SEVERE TIRE PLY SEPARATION POSSIBLY DUE TO THE TRAILER SITTING IN ONE PLACE FOR SO LONG (14+ MONTHS) IN THE HOT FLORIDA SUN. WHEN WE RETURNED TO I-475 WE WERE AMAZED HOW SMOOTH THE ROAD REALLY WAS. I WISH I HAD KNOWN THE SYMPTOMS OF A TRAILER TIRE FAILURE PRIOR TO THIS EXPERIENCE. THE SWAY AND VIBRATION WE HAD EXPERIENCED WAS CAUSED BY THE FAILING TIRES. HOWEVER, IT COST US OVER $1200 AND DELAYS. WE HAVE PHOTOS OF ALL THE FAILED TIRES. *TR

NHTSA ID
10596747
Incident
Apr 12, 2014
Mileage
653 mi
Suspension
Filed Mar 28, 2014

I NEED TO KNOW THE RULES ABOUT A RV5TH WHEEL TRAILER THE GVW RATING IS 13THOUSAND615PDS. THE AXEL RATING IS 12THOUSAND PDS. ARE THE AXLES TO SMALL OR IS OK I BEEN TOLD BY CA,HWY PORTAL THAT MY AXLES ARE TO SMALL I NEED TO KNOW CAN YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW. *TR

NHTSA ID
10575378
Incident
Mar 28, 2014

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—
2012Viewing420—
2011220—
2010020—
2009230—
2008020—
2007120—
2006040—
2005140—
2004340—
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.