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NHTSA recall,

Forest River Cedar Creek Fifth Wheel Recreational Trailers

The sleeper sofa in Cedar Creek fifth wheel trailers may block the bunkroom door, delaying exit in an emergency.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2025-2026 Cedar Creek fifth wheel recreational trailers because the sleeper sofa may block the bunkroom door. A blocked door can prevent or delay occupants from exiting during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury. The recall affects 132 vehicles nationwide.

The problem was reported to NHTSA on September 23, 2026. Dealers will correct the swing of the bunkroom door, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Dealers will correct the swing of the bunkroom door, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2026. You may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 20-2098.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will correct the swing of the bunkroom door, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 20-2098.

Is your Forest River affected?

These models and years may be affected.

  • Cedar Creek, model years 2025 to 2026

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Component
Vehicle structure defect
Campaign
26V608000
Vehicles affected
132
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
20-2098
Manufacturer phone
1-574-825-4995

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 22, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)