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Prime Time Crusader recalls

There are 12 safety recalls on record for the Prime Time Crusader, covering 182,683 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Prime Time Crusader recalls by model year

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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: plumbing: sewage/black: pipe/fittingsReported May 11, 2026 · 27 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Prime Time Crusader recreational trailers. The waste water holding tank ventilation pipe may end inside the trailer, allowing sewer gas to enter the cabin.
Risk
Sewer gas inside the vehicle may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install the vent pipe and roof cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑825‑4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 49-2057. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning June 19, 2026.

Recall number 26V295000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported April 13, 2023 · 2,616 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Forester 2401BSD, FR3 F3A32DSF, Georgetown GTA36K7, 2022-2023 East to West Entrada, 2023 East to West Alta, Coachmen Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral and Chaparral Lite, Forest River Crusader, Sanibel, Shasta Phoenix, Coachmen Spirit, and East to West Tandara vehicles. The solar panel mounting hardware may become loose and pull through the slot in the panel.
Risk
Loose hardware can cause the solar panels to detach from the vehicle during transit, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install additional hardware to the existing panel and install a secondary holding bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact East to West Alta, Entrada and Tandara customer service at 1‑574‑264‑6664; Coachmen Apex and Spirit customer service at 1‑574‑825‑8205; Coachmen Brookstone, Chaparral, Chaparral Lite, and Shasta Phoenix customer service at 1‑574‑825‑7101; Crusader and Sanibel customer service at 1‑574‑862‑1025; and Georgetown Forester and FR3 customer service at 1‑574‑206‑7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1607.

Recall number 23V262000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported July 29, 2022 · 49,295 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Risk
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall supersedes and expands the federal safety agency recall number 22V‑486.

Recall number 22V556000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported July 8, 2022 · 19,911 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Ozark, Tracer, Sanibel, East to West Della Terra, Silverlake, Forest River Cherokee, Flagstaff, IBEX, RPod, Rockwood, Salem, Sierra, Sandpiper, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Risk
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Forest River will replace the awnings, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at the following numbers: 1‑574‑862‑1025 (Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, and Ozark), 1‑574‑264‑6664 (East to West Della Terra and Silver Lake ), 1‑260‑499‑2100 (Cherokee), 1‑574‑642‑8943 (Rockwood and Flagstaff), 1-574- 642-3119 Option 2 (IBEX & RPOD), 1‑574‑534‑3167 (Salem & Wildwood), 1‑574‑534‑4574 (Sierra & Sandpiper). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall has been superseded by the federal safety agency recall 22V‑556.

Recall number 22V486000 · Recall details

Structure: body: step/ladderReported June 9, 2022 · 607 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Prime Time Crusader and Sanibel fifth wheel travel trailers. The step treads are inadequately secured to the step brackets.
Risk
The step treads may detach from the step bracket, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install an elevator bolt to properly secure tread to the steps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑862‑1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 49-1523.

Recall number 22V410000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: lines and fittingsReported April 13, 2022 · 99,190 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
Risk
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.

Recall number 22V243000 · Recall details

Tires: tread/beltReported January 7, 2022 · 1,164 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Prime Time Sanibel, Crusader, Forest River Cardinal, and Continental Cargo fifth wheel trailers, equipped with certain Sailun tires, size ST235/80R16/G. Due to a manufacturing issue, the tires may experience a belt separation.
Risk
Belt separation could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the tire DOT codes, and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑825‑4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1449.

Recall number 22V004000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported July 26, 2018 · 7 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Prime Time Crusader fifth-wheel recreational trailers, model CSF315RST. The Federal Placard on these vehicles indicate that the axles have a weight capacity of 6,000lbs, however, their actual capacity is 5,100lbs.
Risk
The incorrect Federal Placard may result in the axles being overloaded, causing a loss of control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River has notified owners, and will provide replacement Federal Placards, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑862‑1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 48-0801.

Recall number 18V490000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: furnaceReported December 21, 2017 · 170 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Prime Time Crusader and Sanibel recreational trailers. A bracket used to secure the furnace in place may be missing, allowing the furnace to shift, possibly resulting in the fresh air intake and the furnace exhaust tubes being misaligned with the furnace.
Risk
If the tubes are misaligned, carbon monoxide could enter the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of illness or death. Additionally, flames may escape the furnace during start up, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket to secure the furnace, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑862‑1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 48-0600.

Recall number 17V835000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported March 6, 2017 · 11 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Prime Time Manufacturing Crusader recreational trailers, model CSF338RSK. The Federal placard indicates that the trailers have axles that have a capacity of 7,000 lbs when their actual capacity is 6,000 lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk
Incorrect axle information on the placard can result in the trailer being overloaded, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners and dealers will replace the Federal placard with a corrected placard, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1‑574‑862‑1025. Forest River's number for the recall is 49-02242017-0331.

Recall number 17V141000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported April 22, 2016 · 159 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Prime Time Crusader trailers, model CSF370BHQ, manufactured August 26, 2014, to March 3, 2016. The Federal Placard on the affected trailers incorrectly indicates the Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) as 800-900 pounds, when the correct CCC is 2700 to 2800 pounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk
The vehicle operator does not have accurate information regarding the vehicle's Cargo Carrying Capacity as currently indicated on the Federal Placard.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑862‑1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 49-04172016-0178.

Recall number 16V237000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported May 17, 2013 · 9,526 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
Risk
If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1‑574‑389‑4600 or Dometic at 1‑888‑447‑0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Recall number 13V203000 · Recall details

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12, covering equipment, structure and tires.

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