CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Forest River Cedar Creek has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (1 report).
2009 Forest River Cedar Creek recalls
Loose battery wiring can cause a short and fire
The overcurrent protection for the trailer's low-voltage battery may have been routed incorrectly, so wires can be pulled out of the junction box.
Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire
Some fire extinguishers installed in certain recreational vehicles, cargo trailers and restroom trailers may have clogged internals, so they may not discharge as expected or may need excessive force to activate.
Most common 2009 Forest River Cedar Creek problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
OUR UNIT HAD CRACKS IN THE GEL COAT, UPON REMOVING THE NOSE CAP WE FOUND THAT THE WELDS HAD FAILED AND WE WERE TOLD THAT THE METAL IN THE ACTUAL FRAME WAS TO WEAK TO HOLD THE WEIGHT OF THE UNIT. IT HAD TO BE SENT BACK TO THE FACTORY IN INDIANA AND WAS COMPLETELY REBUILT, WE DID EXTENSIVE RESEARCH AND A GREAT NUMBER OF FOREST RIVER PRODUCTS THAT HAVE LIPPERT FRAMES HAVE HAD WELD AND METAL FAILURES. OUR UNIT WAS IN THE SHOP FOR OVER 4 MONTHS. HAD WE NOT FOUND THE PROBLEM WE COULD HAVE HAD THE NOSE OF THE FIFTH WHEEL COME DOWN ON OUR TRUCK AND CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *TR
I HAVE A 2009 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER 5TH WHEEL TRAILER. I HAVE HAD TIRE PROBLEMS AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS DUE TO THE MANUFACTURER UNDERSIZING THE AXLES AND SPRINGS. I HAVE HAD A CATASTROPHIC BLOWOUT WHICH COULD EASILY RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT BUT THANKFULLY THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES NEARBY. I HAD ONE OF FOREST RIVER'S OWN DEALERS TELL ME THAT I HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE SPRINGS BEING FLAT AND THAT IT WAS UNSAFE TO OPERATE. THE TIRES ARE HIGHWAY TROOPER TIRES MANUFACTURED IN CHINA AND SOLD BY GREENBALL CORPORATION. WHEN SEARCHING FOR THE TIRES ONLINE, I WAS SURPRISED TO LEARN THAT MANY OF THE POSTINGS WERE ABOUT THE FAILURE OF THE TIRES AT ABOUT 4000 MILES WHICH IS EXACTLY WHEN I HAD A BLOWOU
2009 Forest River Cedar Creek questions
Does the 2009 Forest River Cedar Creek have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2009 Forest River Cedar Creek: Loose battery wiring can cause a short and fire; Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire; Equipment. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Forest River Cedar Creek?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (1), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Forest River Cedar Creek has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.