- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- There could be a potential wheel failure and wheel loss increasing the risk of a crash, or personal injury.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2011 Forest River Crusader Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2011 Forest River Crusader with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (4) and the transmission & drivetrain (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2010 for the wheels.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Crusader year, for its age
#229 most complained-about 2011 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2011 Forest River Crusader problems
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2011 Forest River Crusader recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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5 complaints about the 2011 Forest River Crusader
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Voma trail express tires dot #1kmm16a1410 (2) and 1kmm161310 ((2)st235/80r/16 tires while traveling with 5th wheel silverback by cedar creek (forest river)l we had both equalizer replaced which was cracked and mechanic noticed 3 of 4 tires had bubbles on inside tires when they removed to replace equalizers.. They indicated a mfg defect and we were lucky that it didn't happened down the road. We had extended warranty coverage on tires but the warranty company said if was for road hazards. The incident took place...
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6/12/12 and the warranty co just got back to us not honoring the claim. The mechanic mentioned that the mfg puts the bare minimum on trailers/fifth wheels but the equalizers and tires for closed to 14000lb fifth wheel should have been greater. The equalizer we have taken care of but the tires we have not. We don't know who to contact. The new tires are duro special tr4ailer 235/856r16 12 ply with a f load rating. *Tr
Trail express tires developing sidewall bubbles between rubber and belts then blowing out in some cases. Camper unit is mfg by forest river, brand is sierra, not crusader as your site lists, tires are dist. By lionshead in indiana. If you do a search on trail express you will find a very large number of complaints, issues on the forums from campers having these tires fail as I did as well. Also you did not have the mfg listed on your site it is, doublestar dongfeng tyre co., Ltd. *Tr
Tires (trail express) are developing air bubbles in the sidewalls and poping. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 forest river freedom express travel trailer (na). While the contact was driving approximately 10 mph, the rear passenger side wheel suddenly detached from the vehicle. The dealer provided roadside assistance and performed a temporary repair which allowed the vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer for inspection. The rear axle and both rear tires were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 1,600.
The tread separated on a tire on our brand new 2011 forest river salem cruise lite travel trailer. Another tire's sidewall is severely cracked and would blow if it were to go on the highway again. I had the tires removed from the trailer, took them to a local dealer and they were found to be defective. The manufacturer has had previous problems with their tires and are evasive and unwilling to check into this problem. This very easily could have caused many fatalities if we had not been fortunate and attentive....
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Some research on the internet has shown that many other people have had the same problem. I have had the tires removed from the trailer and have replaced them with a more favorable tire. The one tire that the tread separated on we had patched to get home where we found another to be in very poor condition, 50% defect so far, is not a good record. I will keep these tires until such time as they are no longer needed. *Tt
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| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Forest River Crusader | 5 | 1 | D | |
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Questions about the 2011 Forest River Crusader
Does the 2011 Forest River Crusader have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Forest River Crusader: wheels (December 2010). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Forest River Crusader?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (4), transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 2011 Forest River Crusader had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 12, 2011 and the latest on August 7, 2012. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2011 Forest River Crusader a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 33 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Forest River Crusader year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Forest River Crusader years have the most complaints?
2014 (7), 2011 (5), 2021 (3). See every Forest River Crusader year compared.
What should I do if my 2011 Forest River Crusader has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data