Recall 24V395 affects 41,353 2004-2024 Forest River Cedar Creek and Puma fifth-wheel trailers for loose battery wiring. Repair is free at franchised Forest River dealers.
Forest River is recalling 41,353 2004-2024 Cedar Creek and Puma fifth-wheel trailers because the trailer battery overcurrent protection wiring was incorrectly routed and wires can be pulled out of the junction box. A loose wire can short circuit and increase the risk of a fire, and Forest River dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The recalled 2004-2024 Forest River Cedar Creek and Puma fifth wheel trailers use battery wiring that runs through a junction box and the 7-way trailer plug circuit. The overcurrent protection is the breaker path that limits electrical current from the trailer battery, so a wiring fault does not keep pulling power through the circuit. That protection has to be connected on the correct side of the breaker.
On affected trailers, Forest River found that some plants connected the battery-to-junction-box overcurrent protection to the wrong side of the breaker for the 7-way trailer plug. That routing leaves the wiring vulnerable to being pulled out of the junction box instead of staying secured and protected. Forest River traced the issue to inconsistent wiring practices across certain fifth wheel production plants.
Owners with tow vehicles that have integrated brake controllers can see messages telling them to check the trailer connection. Treat that warning as a sign that the trailer wiring connection needs dealer inspection.
Who's affected?
Cedar Creek and Puma trailers span the 2004-2024 model years, all tied to the same battery wiring component.
| 2014 Forest River Cedar Creek | battery |
|---|---|
| 2011 Forest River Cedar Creek | battery |
| 2010 Forest River Cedar Creek | battery |
| 2009 Forest River Cedar Creek | battery |
| 2007 Forest River Cedar Creek | battery |
| 2005 Forest River Cedar Creek | battery |
| 2024 Forest River Cedar Creek | battery |
| 2021 Forest River Cedar Creek | battery |
| 2006 Forest River Puma | battery |
| 2009 Forest River Puma | battery |
| 2012 Forest River Puma | battery |
| 2014 Forest River Puma | battery |
| 2016 Forest River Puma | battery |
| 2017 Forest River Puma | battery |
| 2018 Forest River Puma | battery |
| 2007 Forest River Puma | battery |
| 2016 Forest River Cedar Creek | battery |
| 2015 Forest River Cedar Creek | battery |
| 2019 Forest River Cedar Creek | battery |
| 2015 Forest River Puma | battery |
| 2013 Forest River Puma | battery |
| 2011 Forest River Puma | battery |
| 2010 Forest River Puma | battery |
| 2008 Forest River Puma | battery |
| 2023 Forest River Cedar Creek | battery |
| 2022 Forest River Cedar Creek | battery |
| 2020 Forest River Cedar Creek | battery |
| 2004 Forest River Cedar Creek | battery |
| 2006 Forest River Cedar Creek | battery |
| 2008 Forest River Cedar Creek | battery |
| 2012 Forest River Cedar Creek | battery |
| 2013 Forest River Cedar Creek | battery |
| 2021 Forest River Puma | battery |
| 2022 Forest River Puma | battery |
| 2018 Forest River Cedar Creek | battery |
| 2017 Forest River Cedar Creek | battery |
| 2023 Forest River Puma | battery |
| 2024 Forest River Puma | battery |
| 2020 Forest River Puma | battery |
| 2019 Forest River Puma | battery |
| Units affected | 41,353 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching model year and model name does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Loose wiring can short circuit and increase the risk of a fire. The message center can show one or more warnings to check the trailer connection, so treat that warning as a reason to schedule service soon. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2004-2024 Forest River Cedar Creek or Puma fifth wheel trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free battery-wire rerouting repair.
- Schedule the wire reroute that moves the trailer battery wiring to the protected side of the mini-breaker so loose wiring cannot pull out of the junction box.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 24V395 when you call.
- Avoid using the trailer battery system until the dealer completes the wiring repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician reroutes the trailer battery wires to the protected side of the mini-breaker so the overcurrent protection is on the protected side of the junction box. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Forest River used its general reimbursement plan for this campaign. If you already paid for the same wiring repair before the recall notice, contact Forest River or the service desk with repair paperwork and proof of payment to request reimbursement.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 4, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 10, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| July 14, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| July 14, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 14, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V395?
Recall 24V395 covers 41,353 2004-2024 Forest River Cedar Creek and Puma fifth-wheel trailers with battery overcurrent protection wiring routed incorrectly. The wiring can pull out of the junction box, create a short circuit, and increase fire risk.
What should I do if my 2004-2024 Forest River Cedar Creek or Puma is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 24V395. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the wiring reroute. Reference Forest River recall number 51-1786 when you call. The repair is free.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair recall defects at no cost. Forest River dealers will reroute the wires to the protected side of the mini-breaker free of charge under recall 24V395.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. If the trailer battery wiring pulls loose from the junction box, a loose wire can cause a short circuit. Have a Forest River dealer complete the free wiring reroute before relying on the trailer's battery system.
When did Forest River notify owners about this recall?
Forest River mailed owner notification letters on July 10, 2024. If you own a 2004-2024 Cedar Creek or Puma and never received a letter, check your VIN and call a Forest River dealer with recall number 51-1786.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V395000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-642-0588 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V395 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V395000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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