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Forest River Cedar Creek Trailer Recall: Fire Risk from Wiring
Forest River recalls 2026-2027 Cedar Creek trailers due to unprotected slide switch wiring that can overheat and cause a fire. Dealers will repair it free of charge.
A unprotected slide switch can cause the wire to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Forest River is recalling certain 2026 through 2027 Cedar Creek recreational trailers because the slide switch was installed without proper overcurrent protection. This defect allows the wire to overheat, creating a risk of fire. Dealers will re-route the 12V slide switch wiring to fix the issue at no cost to the owner. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1635309-forest-river-cedar-creek-2026-recall-electrical-system.
“Forest River Cedar Creek Trailer Recall: Fire Risk from Wiring.” GovInfoNow, updated October 21, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1635309-forest-river-cedar-creek-2026-recall-electrical-system. Based on NHTSA recall #26V681000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V681000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Oct. 16, 2026, that Forest River is recalling 2026-2027 Cedar Creek recreational trailers due to a fire risk from unprotected slide switch wiring. Dealers will re-route the 12V slide switch wiring free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Forest River, Cedar Creek Recreational Trailers, 2026-2027
What to do
Dealers will re-route the 12V slide switch wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 15, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-593-4000.
The hazard
According to NHTSA, an unprotected slide switch can cause the wire to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. The recall addresses slides switches installed without proper overcurrent protection.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Forest River, Inc. has 411 other recalls on record since Sept. 30, 2009. Other recent recalls include the Oct. 5, 2026 Forest River Forester recall for incorrect tire inflation risk and the Sept. 23, 2026 Forest River Cedar Creek Trailers recall for blocked door risks. Similar recent recalls of similar products include the March 18, 2026 Keystone Montana RV recall for fire risk from damaged wiring, the Oct. 16, 2026 Alliance RV Trailer recall for fire risk from faulty power cord fuse, and the Nov. 10, 2025 Keystone Voltage Recreational Trailers recall for fire risk from incorrect fuel lines.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if you own a Cedar Creek recreational trailer from the 2026-2027 model years. Look for an unprotected slide switch in the electrical system. You can verify your specific unit by contacting Forest River customer service at 1-260-593-4000 or referencing recall number 20-2105.
Brand
Forest River
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call customer service at 1-260-593-4000 to confirm if your trailer is included in this recall.
Wait for Notification
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 15, 2026.
December 15, 2026
Schedule Dealer Repair
Have a dealer re-route the 12V slide switch wiring free of charge to fix the fire risk.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will re-route the 12V slide switch wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 15, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-593-4000. Forest River's number for this recall is 20-2105.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
GovInfoNow listed this recall 5 days after the agency date.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Added to GovInfoNow
3Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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