FOREST RIVER CRUSADER 2014: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V140000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER CRUSADER 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-04-17 2014-03-24 2014-03-25

Production Dates: 2013-09-26 - 2014-03-03

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 94

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the bracket comes in contact with the tire, sudden tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.