Model year record

2014 Forest River Crusader recalls & problems

The 2014 Forest River Crusader has 1 safety recall and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is tires (6 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints7filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentMar 24, 2014

Recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 14V14000094 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.
Fix: 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.

Components: Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer; Structure

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
TiresTemporary/emergency spare tire	6	2,400 mi
Structure	1	—
Wheels	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Wheels
WHILE GOING DOWN NY THRU WAY AT 65MPH MY POWER KING STX TIRE EXPLODED AND BLEW OFF THE WHEELWELL AND FLARE TO THE TUNE OF $1400.00 NOT INCLUDING THE TIRE. THIS TIRE HAD LESS THEN 1000 MILES AND WAS 1 YEAR OLD. MY INSURANCE ADJUSTER SHOWED ME ANOTHER POWER KING TIRE THAT BLEW APART THE SAME WAY 2 WEEKS AGO. CLEARLY THIS TIRE IS NOT ADEQUATE FOR THE TRAILER THEY WERE INSTALLED ON FROM THE DEALER.
Aug 28, 2017 · 3,000 miles
Tires
TIRE FAILURE. 2500 MILES BELT SEPARATION. YOUR SITE OPTIONS ARE INCOMPLETE. TRAILER: 2014 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD MINI LITE 2109S. TIRE: AKURET ST205/75R14. MODEL HF188. LOAD RANGE C. YOUR OPTIONS BOXES DIDN'T OFFER THIS INFO.
Jul 14, 2016 · 2,500 miles
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 (NA) FOREST RIVER CRUSADER 32 FT TRAVEL TRAILER. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE MOUNTING BRACKET IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE BECAME LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE ENTIRE RIVER BRACKET. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200. UPDATED 06/15/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE SPARE TIRE WAS MOUNTED BELOW THE BACK BUMPER AND IT WOULD HIT THE GROUND WHILE DRIVING. THE BRACKET USD TO HOLD THE SPARE TIRE IN PLACE, WAS FLIMSY. UPDATED 06/27/16.*JB
Feb 21, 2016 · 200 miles
Tires
POWER KING TOWMAX ST 235-80-R16. DOT 83B5 GPB DATE CODE 0313 WHILE DRIVING 62 MPH 90 MILES FROM HOME TIRE EXPLODED CAUSING RV WHEEL WELL DAMAGE THIS WAS THE 2ND TIRE IN 2 TRIPS. TIRES WERE INSPECTED BEFORE TRIP AND PRESSURE SET TO 80 PSI. REMAINING TIRES STILL LOOK NEW BUT WILL BE REPLACED BECAUSE I CANNOT TRUST THE POWER KING TIRES. THE RV MANUFACTURER IS UNRESPONSIVE TO TIRE PROBLEMS. I THINK THE NHTSA SHOULD LOOK INTO THE ST RADIAL PROBLEM ESPECIALLY THE ONES MADE IN CHINA.
Dec 28, 2015 · 1,500 miles
Tires
WE WERE TRAVELING I-85 NORTH BOUND OUT OF ATLANTA GA.ABOUT 60-65 MPH. ABOUT ONE HOUR INTO OUR TRIP HOME WHEN A TRUCK PULLED UP BESIDE US. HE POINTED AT OUR CAMPER AND TO PULL OVER ASAP. WE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WERE SHOCKED TO SEE BOTH RIGHT SIDE TIRES HAD GROWN TO WHERE THEY WERE RUBBING EACH OTHER. AFTER ABOUT 4 HRS TOTAL WE MADE IT TO A SAFE PLACE TO SPEND THE NIGHT, IT WAS TO LATE TO GET ANY WORK DONE. THE NEXT MORNING WE HAD TWO OF THE TIRES REPLACED AND AFTER CLOSER INSPECTION THEY RECOMMENDED WE REPLACE ALL. THEY SAID THE BELTS OR SOMETHING WERE COMING APART INSIDE AND THAT WE WERE LUCKY NO TIRES BLEW OUT. WE HAVE TIRE SENSORS ON OUR TIRES THAT TELL THE PSI AND…
Sep 8, 2015
Tires
GOODYEAR MARATHON ST 235/80R16 TIRES WERE THE ORIGINAL TIRES ON OUR 2014 CARDINAL BY FOREST RIVER 5TH WHEEL 1 TIRE BLEW ON 7/18/15, ANOTHER BLEW ON 7/19/15 AND THE OTHER 2 WERE FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE (THE TREAD WAS PULLING AWAY FROM THE CASE.
Jul 18, 2015 · 4,000 miles
Tires
TIRES CAME ON NEW TRAILER AS A READY TO GO UNIT. TIRES WERE CHECKED AT TIRE STORE FOR PROPER AIR PRESSURE. BEGAN 8 WEEK TRIP CROSS COUNTRY. AFTER ABOUT 2400 MILES ON INTERSTATE DRIVING WE STOPPED FOR GAS,ACROSS FROM A TRUCK TIRE STORE. AN ATTENDANT TOLD ME I HAD A LOW TIRE ON TRAILER. I PULLED OVER TO HIS SHOP AND FOUND OUT THAT ALL FOUR TIRES HAD UNEVEN WEAR. ONE HAD SPLIT IN SIDE WALL AND WAS BULGING. ONE TIRE HAD A SPLIT INSIDE TIRE UNDER TREAD. ONE HAD A SPLIT IN THE TREAD. ONE TIRE HAD A SCUFF ON SIDEWALL AND LATER DEVELOPED A SPLIT. REPLACED ALL FOR TIRES. I HAVE THE TIRES IN MY POSSESSION. TIRE WEAR ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO MY NEW TRAILER. TIRE INFO-VAIL SPORT ST-ST205 /75D15, DOT DOT…
May 20, 2014 · 2,400 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.