- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Prime Time Crusader trailers, model CSF370BHQ, manufactured August 26, 2014, to March 3, 2016. The Federal Placard on the affected trailers incorrectly indicates the Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) as 800-900 pounds, when the correct CCC is 2700 to 2800 pounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- The risk
- The vehicle operator does not have accurate information regarding the vehicle's Cargo Carrying Capacity as currently indicated on the Federal Placard.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 49-04172016-0178.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Prime Time Crusader Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2016 Prime Time Crusader with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (3) and the suspension (2). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2016 for the labels. For comparison, the 2015 has 3 and the 2017 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Crusader year, for its age
#295 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2016 Prime Time Crusader problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2016 Prime Time 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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3 complaints about the 2016 Prime Time Crusader
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
See nhtsa id number: 11363266 the right side rear tire rubs on the slide out flooring, the slide out cross member (including mounting bolts/nuts) and slide out end bracket. The unit was manufactured with insufficient clearance to prevent tire rubbing. The tire rubbing has caused damage to tires and is susceptible to instigate catastrophic tire failure while going down the highway. The clearances are insufficient to prevent contact when the suspension is compressed from normal highway bumps. Previous owner...
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reports blowout on right rear. He was unaware of this issue and did not report. The 3 pictures attached clearly demonstrate rubbing from tire contact. Primetime had an identical issue in a 2014 315 model with identical wear points. An nhtsa recall was ordered with a lift kit to be installed that remedied the clearance issues. 2014 Prime time 315 nhtsa 14v-140. I have not yet contacted prime time but wanted to document what appears to be a consistent and hazardous safety issue with my 2016 primetime crusader. Are we safe traveling down the highway with this condition?*Dt the consumer provided photos. *Tr
The right side rear tire rubs on the slide out flooring, the slide out cross member (including mounting bolts/nuts) and slide out end bracket. The unit was manufactured with insufficient clearance to prevent tire rubbing. The tire rubbing has caused damage to tires and is susceptible to instigate catastrophic tire failure while going down the highway. The clearances are insufficient to prevent contact when he suspension is compressed from normal highway bumps. I have pictures attached that clearly show the 3...
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contact points where the tire has rubbed the finish off of the steel members, physically wearing away the nuts and bolts and is wearing a hole in the slide out flooring in multiple wheel locations. The end bracket cut a groove in a tire and was luckily noticed prior to catastrophic failure on the highway. It was deemed not reparable by discount tire and thusly replaced. After installing the oem spare tire I applied some touch up paint to the rubbing locations and completed one short trip. The paint was once again rubbed off as it makes contact with the tire. This design needs to be recognized as a safety issue and rectified by the manufacturer.. I suspect it has caused numerous catastrophic tire failures and initially blamed on the tire manufacturers. Oem tires are towmax power king. I replaced with goodyear endurance. Primetime had an identical issue in a 2014 315 model with identical wear points. An nhtsa recall was ordered with a lift kit to be installed that remedied the clearance issues. 2014 Prime time 315 nhtsa 14v-140. A recall was ordered and a lift kit installed. I have contacted the manufacturer in good faith. They say it is outside of the manufacturers 12 month warranty period. I do not believe a safety issue is excluded from the manufacturers responsibility.*Dt*dt*jb*jb
Tire size was st235/80r16. Camper is 10,000 pounds loaded and has double axles with 4 towmax str tires. Was driving 60 mph on straight, well maintained highway. Experienced blow out through tread. Tire pressure was verified at 80psi before trip. Tire has less than 2000 miles on it.
Prime Time Crusader: every year compared
All Crusader years2016 Prime Time Crusader vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Prime Time Crusader | 3 | 1 | C | |
| 2016 Prime Time Spartan | 3 | 2 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Prime Time Crusader
Does the 2016 Prime Time Crusader have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Prime Time Crusader: labels (April 2016). 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 2016 Prime Time Crusader?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (3), suspension (2).
How many complaints has the 2016 Prime Time Crusader had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 7, 2018 and the latest on November 29, 2020. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2016 Prime Time Crusader a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 56 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Prime Time 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 Prime Time Crusader years have the most complaints?
2014 (4), 2013 (3), 2015 (3). See every Prime Time Crusader year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Prime Time 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