CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Forest River Cedar Creek has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (1 report).
2017 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.
Window Vent Adhesive May Fail and Detach
Certain recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 Series windows may have an adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window to the frame that can fail.
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.
Trailer axles may be overloaded, raising crash risk
Certain 2017 Cedar Creek trailers built between September 8 and September 19, 2016, were fitted with axles labeled as 7,000-pound capacity.
Most common 2017 Forest River Cedar Creek problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
What owners report
WE HAVE A 2017 CEDAR CREEK 38FBD WITH DUAL 7000 POUND AXLES AND OEM ALLOY WHEELS. THE SECOND OF MY FOUR ALLOY WHEELS CRACKED SOMETIME DURING THE 3 DAYS WE WERE SETUP AT COE RIVERSIDE PARK @ LAKE KANOPOLIS, KS. I FOUND THIS OUT WHEN MY AFTERMARKET TPMS ALARMED THAT THE TIRE WAS AT 5 PSI RATHER THAN NEAR 110PSI WHEN I TURNED IT ON. IF THE CRACK AND RESULTING PRESSURE LOSS HAD OCCURED WHILE WE WERE PULLING OUR FIFTH WHEEL, WE MAY HAVE LOST CONTROL OF THE TRAILER AND INJURED NOT ONLY OURSELVES, BUT OTHERS ON THE ROAD. AS I STATED, THIS IS THE SECOND WHEEL TO FAIL. THE PREVIOUS FAILURE WAS ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO WITH PRETTY MUCH THE SAME CIRCUMSTANCES. WE WEIGH OUR FIFTH WHEEL EVERY SO OFTEN A
VEHICLE IS A 2017 5TH WHEEL TRLR.. ON 7/12/2019 I WAS TOWING THE TRLR AT 70 MPH AND PULLED INTO A STOP. TRLR IS 2 AXLES AND THE RT. FRONT TIRE WAS FLAT WITH ABOUT A 7 INCH STRIP OF TREAD HANGING LOOSE AT THE JUNCTION OF THE TREAD/SIDEWALL. I REPLACED THE TIRE AT A COST OF $140.00. TIRE PRESSURE WAS 75 PSI AND THE AIR TEMP WAS 90 DEG. ON 7/14/2019 I HAD ANOTHER BLOWOUT WITH THE LEFT REAR TIRE AT 70MPH. THE TIRE CAME APART AND DAMAGE THE TRAILER FLOOR AND SIDE SKIRTING. THE AIR TEMP WAS 77 DEG. BOTH TIRES WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT GOODYEAR MARATHON'S ST 235/80R16 LOAD E. DOT 2VUN 1LHV. I INTEND TO REPLACE THE REMAINING MARATHON'S AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE SECOND TIRE AS WELL AS
ON ONE OF THE FIRST TRIPS WITH THE FIFTH WHEEL WE WERE TRAVELING AND WHILE IN MOTION, SUDDENLY LOST ALL TRAILER BRAKES. WE WERE ON A TOWN STREET, IN THE BUSINESS DISTRICT DURING HEAVY TRAFFIC. WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER SAFELY AND INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE FUNCTIONAL AND THE FIFTH WHEEL HAD POWER. WHEN MY HUSBAND CRAWLED UNDER THE VEHICLE TO SEE IF HE COULD DETERMINE THE ISSUE HE FOUND THAT THE ELECTRICAL LINE TO THE BRAKES WAS NOT SPLICED TOGETHER PROPERLY AND HAD COME APART. MY HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO TAPE THE APPROPRIATE WIRES TOGETHER SO THAT THE BRAKES WERE FUNCTIONAL AND THE TRAILER IS DUE TO BE INSPECTED BY THE DEALER IN JUNE. *TT VIN NOT VALID UPDATED 9/20/18*JB
2017 Forest River Cedar Creek questions
Does the 2017 Forest River Cedar Creek have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2017 Forest River Cedar Creek: Loose battery wiring can cause a short and fire; Window Vent Adhesive May Fail and Detach; Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire; Trailer axles may be overloaded, raising crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Forest River Cedar Creek?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (1), Electrical System (1), Tires (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 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.