2020 Forest River Cedar Creek problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 5 complaints on file for the 2020 Forest River Cedar Creek — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2020 compare to other Cedar Creek years?

Cedar Creek NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2020 Forest River Cedar Creek problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Suspension	2	40%	▲ up
Other	1	20%	— flat
Body & Structure	1	20%	▼ down
Tires & Wheels	1	20%	▼ down

Does the 2020 Forest River Cedar Creek have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V395000OtherJune 4, 2024 · 41,353 units

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.

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.

21V523000OtherJuly 9, 2021 · 825 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2015 Coachmen Encore, 2016-2020 Coachmen Mirada, 2018-2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019-2021 Forest River Berkshire, 2011-2016 Forest River Blue Ridge, 2014-2019 Forest River Cardinal, 2014-2020 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2014-2021 Forest River Georgetown, 2019 Forest River Legacy, and 2017-2018 Forest River Riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 Series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.

Consequence

Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1380.

20V070000OtherFebruary 10, 2020 · 184 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Cedar Creek trailers. The residential stove may have been installed too close to the window valance, potentially resulting in a fire.

Consequence

A fire can increase the risk of an injury.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fabric valance with a non-combustible valance and reposition the stove to prevent the start of a fire, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-593-4000. Forest River's number for this recall is 20-1136.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“2020 CEDAR CREEK 38ERD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BROKEN LEAF SPRING BRACKET WHICH RESULTED IN A SHIFTED AXLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER WAS AWAITING DIRECTION FROM THE MANUFACTURER. FOR PARTS AND REPAIR. *JS”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · April 7, 2020

“UPON TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT WITH A VERY SMALL INCLINE AT APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES PER HOUR, THE REAR OF THE FIFTH WHEEL BOTTOMED OUT & SCRAPED THE PAVEMENT CAUSING IT TO RIP OFF THE BOTTOM OF THE BACK CAP. AS A RESULT OF THE BACK CAP BEING PULLED AWAY FROM THE FRAME, IT ALSO CAUSED US TO HAVE TO…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · March 22, 2020 · crash

“While driving down the road at highway speeds (65-68 M.P.H.) the "under belly" of the 2020 Cedar Creek 5th wheel trailer became dislodged and fell onto the freeway. Large sections of plastic (Estimating 36" X 48") as well as insulation was thrown onto the highway. After further inspection one could…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · January 23, 2023

“ALL FOUR OF OUR CASTLE ROCK ST TIRES ON OUR TRAVEL TRAILER ARE SHOWING PREMATURE CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALL AND WHERE THE TREAD MEETS THE SIDEWALL. THIS COULD LEAD TO A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE TIRE AT HIGH SPEED. THESE TIRES HAVE BEEN IN USE LESS THAN 18 MONTHS. ”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · April 20, 2021

2020 Forest River Cedar Creek — common questions

Is the 2020 Forest River Cedar Creek reliable?

The record is thin — 5 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2020 Forest River Cedar Creek have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2020 Forest River Cedar Creek. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2020 compare to other Cedar Creek years?

What are the most common 2020 Forest River Cedar Creek problems?

Does the 2020 Forest River Cedar Creek have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2020 Forest River Cedar Creek — common questions

Is the 2020 Forest River Cedar Creek reliable?

Does the 2020 Forest River Cedar Creek have recalls?

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