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2021 Forest River Cedar CreekProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2021 Forest River Cedar Creek, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-395 the manufacturer reports only 10% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 10%Owner complaints60 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 4, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Forest River Cedar Creek has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure20
Equipment20
Electrical system20
Wheels10
Latches/locks/linkages10
Exterior lighting10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2021 Forest River Cedar Creek recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

10%repaired · 2026 Q2

120/240 vac electrical system: charger low voltage battery

Recall 24V-395 · Jun 4, 2024 · 41,353 vehicles · 4,231 repaired

Risk. A loose wire can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

54%repaired · 2024 Q2

Lpg systems: lines and fittings

Recall 22V-243 · Apr 13, 2022 · 99,190 vehicles · 53,264 repaired

Risk. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Forest River.

Best & worst years

2021 vs. every other Cedar Creek year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cedar Creek median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Cedar Creek owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

2021 CEDAR CREEK RV. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WARRANTY ISSUES. THE CONSUMER STATED UPON PICKUP OF THE VEHICLE AFTER PURCHASE, IT EXPERIENCED SOME WARRANTY ISSUES. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE OWNER SEVERAL MONTHS LATER. AFTER ANOTHER FOUR MONTHS THE CONSUMER WAS OFFERED AN IDENTICAL…
Complaint 11438865 · Nov 1, 2021
WE PURCHASED OUR BRAND NEW FIFTH WHEEL FROM A DEALER AND PULLED IT ACROSS THE STREET TO A CAMPGROUND FOR A FEW DAYS. ON THE DRIVE HOME WE PULLED OFF INTO A GAS STATION WITH A VERY SLIGHT INCLINE. THE BACK END OF THE CEDAR CREEK 35LFT IS SO LOW THAT IT SCRAPPED THE PAVEMENT AS WE PULLED IN AND…
Complaint 11328822 · Jun 15, 2020

Own a 2021 Cedar Creek?

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