Forest River recalls 2026–2027 Cedar Creek trailers over missing slide switch wiring protection
The slide switch on these recreational trailers may have been installed without proper protection against too much electrical current, which can overheat the wire and raise the risk of a fire.
What to do
Dealers will re-route the 12V slide switch wiring for free, and owner letters are expected to be mailed December 15, 2026. Owners may call Forest River customer service at 1-260-593-4000 and cite recall number 20-2105.
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Recall details
- Product
- Forest River Cedar Creek 2026–2027
- Company
- Forest River, Inc.
- Hazard
- A unprotected slide switch can cause the wire to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Units
- 738 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 16, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V681000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 20-2105
- Model years: 2026–2027
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- Defect
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Cedar Creek recreational trailers. The slide switch may have been installed without proper overcurrent protection.
- Consequence
- A unprotected slide switch can cause the wire to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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