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Forest River Crusader recalls

There are 3 safety recalls on record for the Forest River Crusader, covering 167 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Forest River Crusader recalls by model year

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Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exitReported February 10, 2020 · 20 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Crusader CSF395BHL recreational trailers. The rear ladder may block the window on the rear wall, preventing the window from being used as an emergency exit.
Risk
If the rear window cannot be used to exit the vehicle during an emergency, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear window, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑862‑1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 49-1137.

Recall number 20V069000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported March 24, 2014 · 94 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014 Crusader fifth wheel trailers, model CSF315RST, manufactured September 26, 2013, through March 3, 2014. In the affected trailers, the slide room actuator bracket may come into contact with the tire under certain road conditions.
Risk
If the bracket comes in contact with the tire, sudden tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a replacement bracket that will adequately clear the tire, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2014. Owners may contact Forest River at 1‑574‑862‑3001.

Recall number 14V140000 · Recall details

WheelsReported December 20, 2010 · 53 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest river is recalling certain model year 2011 surveyor travel trailers, crusader fifth wheel trailers, rance aluminum cargo trailers, and work and play toy hauler trailers equipped with 15" x 6" white spoke or modular design steel wheels with a six hole bolt pattern. Some of the wheels may have inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and the center plate due to improper plate alignment.
Risk
There could be a potential wheel failure and wheel loss increasing the risk of a crash, or personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the wheels on the suspect vehicles and repair the trailers free of charge. The safety recall began on january 14, 2011. Owners may contact forest river at 574‑389‑4600.

Recall number 10V648000 · Recall details

Questions about the Forest River Crusader recalls

How do I check if my Forest River Crusader has an open recall?

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the Forest River Crusader have?

3, covering structure, equipment and wheels.

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