- The problem
- Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Prime Time Manufacturing Crusader recreational trailers, model CSF338RSK. The Federal placard indicates that the trailers have axles that have a capacity of 7,000 lbs when their actual capacity is 6,000 lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- The risk
- Incorrect axle information on the placard can result in the trailer being overloaded, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners and dealers will replace the Federal placard with a corrected placard, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for the recall is 49-02242017-0331.
Vehicle safety record
2017 Prime Time Crusader Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2017 Prime Time Crusader with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the electrical system (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2017 for the labels. For comparison, the 2016 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Crusader year, for its age
#381 most complained-about 2017 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2017 Prime Time Crusader problems
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2017 Prime Time Crusader recalls 2
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
- 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.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2017 Prime Time Crusader
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
On 4/05/2017 our brand new never used fifth wheel manufactured by prime time a division of forest river caught fire in our driveway . My husband diffused the fire before the fire lit flame to the entire rv. All of the electric brake wires and wires nearby to it were completely melted and burnt. The rv was not plugged into anything or any vehicle , it was stationary and not in use.
Prime Time Crusader: every year compared
All Crusader yearsQuestions about the 2017 Prime Time Crusader
Does the 2017 Prime Time Crusader have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Prime Time Crusader: labels (March 2017); 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 2017 Prime Time Crusader?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2017 Prime Time Crusader had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 7, 2017 and the latest on April 7, 2017. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2017 Prime Time Crusader a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 41 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 2017 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