2012 Forest River Cedar Creek recalls and problems

The 2012 Forest River Cedar Creek has 2 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
4
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2012 Forest River Cedar Creek vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 Forest River Cedar Creek recalls

Recall 24V-395: Equipment

Reported Jun 4, 2024 · 41,353 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 17V-756: Equipment

Reported Nov 22, 2017 · 365,885 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: 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

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

Fix: 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.

2012 Forest River Cedar Creek problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Wheels2
Suspension1
Tires1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 4,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2012 Forest River Cedar Creek complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Wheels · at 4,000 miles · reported 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…
Wheels · reported 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…
Tires · at 653 miles · reported 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…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Forest River Cedar Creek have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Forest River Cedar Creek: 24V-395 (equipment), 17V-756 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Forest River Cedar Creek?

Owners report wheels problems most often (2 reports), followed by suspension (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 4,000 miles.

Are Forest River recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Forest River dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.