2022 Forest River Cedar Creek

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.

Risk. 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.

Defect. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

Risk. An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy. Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 22V-486.

Defect. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

Risk. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy. Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.

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).

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.

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.

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.