Forest River recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cedar Creek recreational trailers manufactured September 8, 2016, to September 19, 2016. The axles installed on these vehicles were incorrectly identified as having a 7,000 pound capacity when they were only rated and designed to carry up to 6,000 pounds.
What could happen
The owner of a vehicle with the incorrect axles could unknowingly overload the vehicle, possibly resulting in a loss of control or reduced braking distance, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
All affected vehicles have been captured at the dealer level and are being repaired prior to sale. Therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. Dealers will replace the axles that are rated for a 7,000lb capacity. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-593-4000 extension 20209. Forest River's number for this recall is 20-10112016-0255.
Vehicles covered
- Forest River Cedar Creek 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V762000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 20, 2016
- Owners notified
- Nov 3, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 8
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 8, 2016 to Sep 19, 2016
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 20-10112016-0255
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Forest River recall: Electrical system Oct 16, 2026
- Forest River recall: Structure Sep 23, 2026
- Forest River recall: Suspension May 26, 2026
- Coachmen / East To West / Forest River and more recall: Equipment Jan 19, 2026
- Forest River recall: Structure Aug 26, 2025
- Coachmen / Forest River recall: Structure Apr 14, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.