Forest River 2017 Cedar Creek Trailers: Incorrect Axle Capacity Risk
Forest River recalls 2017 Cedar Creek trailers with axles rated for 6,000lbs but labeled 7,000lbs. This could cause loss of control or crashes. Owners must contact dealers for axle replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling 2017 Cedar Creek recreational trailers that were built with axles rated for 6,000 pounds but labeled as 7,000 pounds. This could cause the vehicle to lose control or have reduced braking, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should contact dealers for axle replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225894-forest-river-2017-cedar-creek-trailers-incorrect-axle-capacity-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225894-forest-river-2017-cedar-creek-trailers-incorrect-axle-capacity-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V762000
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“Forest River 2017 Cedar Creek Trailers: Incorrect Axle Capacity Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225894-forest-river-2017-cedar-creek-trailers-incorrect-axle-capacity-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V762000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V762000).
Why it’s dangerous
The axles were incorrectly labeled as having a 7,000-pound capacity when they are only rated for 6,000 pounds. This means the vehicle could become unstable or have reduced braking power when carrying heavy loads, potentially leading to loss of control or crashes.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Cedar Creek recreational trailers built between September 8 and September 19, 2016. Trailer drivers and passengers are at risk if the vehicle is overloaded.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Cedar Creek trailer was manufactured between September 8 and September 19, 2016. The axles are labeled as 7,000 pounds but are only rated for 6,000 pounds.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Axle Replacement
Dealers will replace the axles with those rated for 6,000 pounds. Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-593-4000 extension 20209 for assistance.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using my trailer immediately?
No, the recall is being handled by dealers who will replace the axles before the vehicle is sold. There is no need to stop using the trailer now.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V762000 (October 20, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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