Recall 25V551 covers 7 2026 Forest River Cedar Creek recreational trailers missing an emergency exit window. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 7 2026 Cedar Creek recreational trailers because an emergency exit window was not installed. In an emergency, the missing exit can leave passengers without a required escape path and raise the risk of injury; Forest River dealers will inspect and install the window free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The emergency exit window in a 2026 Forest River Cedar Creek recreational trailer is a window built to open as an escape route when the main door is blocked. It uses exit hardware and an EXIT label so occupants can identify and open it quickly during an emergency.
On affected trailers, Forest River says a manufacturing error left the trailer without that emergency exit window installed. Manufacturing records tied the issue to a change from radius corner windows to square corner windows. The repair adds red window operating hardware and an EXIT sticker so the window works as an emergency escape window.
Because the missing part is a whole exit feature, the problem is not a wear item or a symptom that develops while towing. There is no warning sign before failure. An owner looking inside the trailer would be checking for the required emergency exit window and its red operating hardware, not listening for a noise or watching for a warning light.
Who's affected?
| 2026 Forest River Cedar Creek | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 7 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A missing emergency exit window can block passengers from getting out during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury. There is no warning sign for this issue. If your VIN is included, have the exit hardware and sticker installed before passenger use. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2026 Forest River Cedar Creek is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free emergency-exit-window hardware and exit-sticker repair.
- Ask the dealer to confirm the red window operating hardware and exit sticker are installed before delivery or use.
- Reference recall number 25V551 when you call, and bring the recall notice if Forest River has provided one.
- Avoid using the trailer for travel or overnight occupancy until the emergency exit window repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician installs red window operating hardware and adds the emergency exit sticker for the window. Parts and labor are free under the recall. Forest River says the affected Cedar Creek trailers are still in dealer inventory, so owner letters are not being mailed. If you have already paid for a related window exit repair, Forest River's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses from before the recall notice. Keep any repair paperwork and ask Forest River customer service how to submit it.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 26, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 27, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| October 3, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| October 3, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V551?
Recall 25V551 covers 7 2026 Forest River Cedar Creek recreational trailers with an emergency-exit-window issue. A missing emergency exit window can prevent passengers from getting out during an emergency, increasing injury risk. Forest River dealers will install red window operating hardware and an exit sticker for free.
What should I do if my 2026 Forest River Cedar Creek is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 25V551. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer and reference recall 25V551 or Forest River recall 20-1970. The dealer repair is free and available now.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Forest River says dealers will install the red window operating hardware and exit sticker free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is blocked emergency exit access. If the emergency exit window is missing, passengers can be unable to get out of the trailer during an emergency, increasing injury risk. The dealer repair adds the required window hardware and exit sticker for free.
Will Forest River mail owner letters for this recall?
No. Forest River says all affected trailers are still in dealer inventory, so owner notification letters will not be mailed. If you already have a 2026 Cedar Creek, check your VIN and call Forest River customer service at 1-260-593-4000.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V551000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-260-593-4000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V551 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V551000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →