2004 Forest River CEDAR CREEK: complaints, problems and recalls

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 MEC…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10242982 at NHTSA ↗

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

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10246697 at NHTSA ↗

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 RECA…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10308149 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2008-07-07 (July 7, 2008)

FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2003-2006 MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

Consequence: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-389-4600.

Reported: 2010-10-01 (October 1, 2010)

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.

Consequence: AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.

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.

Reported: 2017-11-22 (November 22, 2017)

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

Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

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.

Reported: 2024-06-04 (June 4, 2024)

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.

Consequence: A loose wire can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

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.