2023 Forest River Cedar Creek problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 7 complaints on file for the 2023 Forest River Cedar Creek — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

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Fires reported

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NCAP overall

How does 2023 compare to other Cedar Creek years?

Cedar Creek NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2023 Forest River Cedar Creek problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Electrical System	2	29%	— flat
Lighting	2	29%	▲ up
Other	2	29%	— flat
Suspension	1	14%	— flat

Does the 2023 Forest River Cedar Creek have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“We purchased a new fifth wheel camper on [XXX]. After we picked it up, we joined some Facebook groups related to our model and learned there is a recall associated with the model we bought. We confirmed there is an open recall (24V395) on our VIN on forest river's website [XXX] ). Upon review of…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 17, 2024

“We purchased a new fifth wheel camper on [XXX]. After we picked it up, we joined some Facebook groups related to our model and learned there is a recall associated with the model we bought. We confirmed there is an open recall (24V395) on our VIN on forest river's website [XXX] ). Upon review of…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · August 17, 2024

“We purchased a new fifth wheel camper on [XXX]. After we picked it up, we joined some Facebook groups related to our model and learned there is a recall associated with the model we bought. We confirmed there is an open recall (24V395) on our VIN on forest river's website [XXX] ). Upon review of…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · August 17, 2024

“The contact owns a 2023 Forest River XLR Toy Hauler RV. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and hauling the RV he heard an abnormal exploding sound and realized that the passenger side rear tire on the RV blew out. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · September 29, 2023

2023 Forest River Cedar Creek — common questions

Is the 2023 Forest River Cedar Creek reliable?

The record is thin — 7 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2023 Forest River Cedar Creek have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2023 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 2023 compare to other Cedar Creek years?

What are the most common 2023 Forest River Cedar Creek problems?

Does the 2023 Forest River Cedar Creek have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2023 Forest River Cedar Creek — common questions

Is the 2023 Forest River Cedar Creek reliable?

Does the 2023 Forest River Cedar Creek have recalls?

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