- The 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.
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2014 Forest River Crusader Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2014 Forest River Crusader with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (7) and the body, doors & structure (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2014 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2015 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Crusader year, for its age
#259 most complained-about 2014 vehicle
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2014 Forest River Crusader problems
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2014 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
What owners say
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7 complaints about the 2014 Forest River Crusader
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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.
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.
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
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.
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...
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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 temperature all were normal at the time we had our problem. The center of the tires have humped up in the middle of the tread area and were rubbing together. The tires are normally about three inches apart. All axles and suspension has been checked by an expert, all good no problems found only 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.
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...
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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 69 vt- date 3513. *Tr
Forest River Crusader: every year compared
All Crusader years2014 Forest River Crusader vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Forest River Crusader | 7 | 1 | D | |
| 2014 Forest River Cherokee | 5 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2014 Forest River Forester | 3 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2014 Forest River Flagstaff | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2014 Forest River FR3 | 2 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2014 Forest River Berkshire | 2 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2014 Forest River Avenger | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2014 Forest River Blue Ridge | 1 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2014 Forest River Cardinal | 1 | 4 | D | Compare |
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Questions about the 2014 Forest River Crusader
Does the 2014 Forest River Crusader have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 Forest River Crusader: recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2014). 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 2014 Forest River Crusader?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (7), body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 2014 Forest River Crusader had?
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 12, 2014 and the latest on September 1, 2017. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2014 Forest River Crusader a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 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 2014 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