2014 Forest River Crusader recalls and problems

The 2014 Forest River Crusader has 1 recall and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is tires.

How the 2014 compares

Highest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 5 Crusader model years — the most of any year.

1recalls

7complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

2,500median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Equipment

Mar 24, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V140000 · 94 vehicles

Problem: 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 & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Tires6

Structure1

Wheels1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2014 vs. other Forest River Crusader years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2014. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2014 Forest River Crusader have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2014 Forest River Crusader, the latest from Mar 24, 2014 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Forest River Crusader?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention tires (6), structure (1), wheels (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.