2025-2026 Forest River Cedar Creek recall: Sleeper Sofa May Block Bunkroom Door
Report received by NHTSA: Sept. 23, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Cedar Creek fifth wheel recreational trailers. The sleeper sofa may block the bunkroom door.
- The risk
A blocked door can prevent or delay occupants from exiting during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.
- Who's affected
132 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025-2026 Forest River Cedar Creek.
- Compared with
Forest River, Inc. has 30 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 36 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
458 earlier NHTSA recalls by Forest River, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Sept. 21, 2026 2026-2027 Dynamax Grand Sport GT recall: Improperly Installed Engine Pre-Heat Pump
- Sept. 11, 2026 2024-2026 Forest River Rockport recall: Wiring May Become Damaged and Short Circuit
- Sept. 10, 2026 2027 Forest River Salem, 2027 Forest River Wildwood recall: Exterior Stowed Griddle Can Cause Fire
- Sept. 1, 2026 2027 Forest River Vibe recall: Incorrectly Installed Furnace May Leak Carbon Monoxide
- Aug. 3, 2026 2027 Forest River Freelander, 2027 Forest River Leprechaun recall: House Battery May Lack Overcurrent Protection
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Forest River Cedar Creek 2025-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V608000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received by NHTSA | Sept. 23, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 132 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 20-2098 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record