2014 Forest River Crusader recall: equipment
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The risk
If the bracket comes in contact with the tire, sudden tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The 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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V140000
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 94
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; STRUCTURE
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 17, 2014
- Built
- Sep 26, 2013 – Mar 3, 2014
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- 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.