2017 FOREST RIVER CRUSADER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 FOREST RIVER CRUSADER
The 2017 FOREST RIVER CRUSADER has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Structure (1 complaint), Structurebody (1 complaint), and Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 FOREST RIVER CRUSADER
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 FOREST RIVER CRUSADER. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2017 FOREST RIVER CRUSADER
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 FOREST RIVER CRUSADER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2017 CRUSADER LITE. CONSUMER WRITES WITH CONCERN FOR SAFETY ISSUES REGARDING THE SOFT FLOOR PROBLEM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. *AS *JS
THE SLIDE ROOM ACTUATOR BRACKET THAT IS FASTENED TO THE SLIDE ROOM TUBE THAT THE SLIDE ROOM ACTUATOR IS ATTACHED TO, CAME IN CONTACT WITH ONE OF THE TIRES WHILE TOWING, CAUSING A WITNESS MARK. IT IS CLEAR UNDER CERTAIN ROAD CONDITIONS, THIS WILL CAUSE THE TIRE TO BLOW OUT WITHOUT WARNING AND MAY CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. THE ISSUE MATCHES THE BRACKET ISSUE AS FOUND ON THE NHTSA RECALL THE CRUSADER - NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V140000. IN REVIEWING BOTH THE DESCRIPTION AND THE RECALL FIX INSTRUCTIONS FROM THAT CAMPAIGN, THE ISSUE HAS REOCCURRED AGAIN FOR THE 2017 CRUSADER. ALTHOUGH THE MODEL NUMBER IS DIFFERENT, THE STRUCTURAL DEFECT IS THE SAME.*DT CONSUMER STATED MAUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE PARTS AT NO CHARGE BUT NO RESPONSE BACK REGARDING DEALER LABOR.*JB
THE SLIDE ROOM ACTUATOR BRACKET THAT IS FASTENED TO THE SLIDE ROOM TUBE THAT THE SLIDE ROOM ACTUATOR IS ATTACHED TO, CAME IN CONTACT WITH ONE OF THE TIRES WHILE TOWING, CAUSING A WITNESS MARK. IT IS CLEAR UNDER CERTAIN ROAD CONDITIONS, THIS WILL CAUSE THE TIRE TO BLOW OUT WITHOUT WARNING AND MAY CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. THE ISSUE MATCHES THE BRACKET ISSUE AS FOUND ON THE NHTSA RECALL THE CRUSADER - NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V140000. IN REVIEWING BOTH THE DESCRIPTION AND THE RECALL FIX INSTRUCTIONS FROM THAT CAMPAIGN, THE ISSUE HAS REOCCURRED AGAIN FOR THE 2017 CRUSADER. ALTHOUGH THE MODEL NUMBER IS DIFFERENT, THE STRUCTURAL DEFECT IS THE SAME.*DT CONSUMER STATED MAUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE PARTS AT NO CHARGE BUT NO RESPONSE BACK REGARDING DEALER LABOR.*JB
THE SLIDE ROOM ACTUATOR BRACKET THAT IS FASTENED TO THE SLIDE ROOM TUBE THAT THE SLIDE ROOM ACTUATOR IS ATTACHED TO, CAME IN CONTACT WITH ONE OF THE TIRES WHILE TOWING, CAUSING A WITNESS MARK. IT IS CLEAR UNDER CERTAIN ROAD CONDITIONS, THIS WILL CAUSE THE TIRE TO BLOW OUT WITHOUT WARNING AND MAY CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. THE ISSUE MATCHES THE BRACKET ISSUE AS FOUND ON THE NHTSA RECALL THE CRUSADER - NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V140000. IN REVIEWING BOTH THE DESCRIPTION AND THE RECALL FIX INSTRUCTIONS FROM THAT CAMPAIGN, THE ISSUE HAS REOCCURRED AGAIN FOR THE 2017 CRUSADER. ALTHOUGH THE MODEL NUMBER IS DIFFERENT, THE STRUCTURAL DEFECT IS THE SAME.*DT CONSUMER STATED MAUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE PARTS AT NO CHARGE BUT NO RESPONSE BACK REGARDING DEALER LABOR.*JB
Safety Rating for the 2017 FOREST RIVER CRUSADER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 FOREST RIVER CRUSADER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 FOREST RIVER CRUSADER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 FOREST RIVER CRUSADER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER CRUSADER
- 2014 FOREST RIVER CRUSADER — 8 complaints
- 2015 FOREST RIVER CRUSADER — 1 complaint
- 2017 FOREST RIVER CRUSADER (current)
- 2020 FOREST RIVER CRUSADER — 0 complaints
- 2021 FOREST RIVER CRUSADER — 3 complaints
Other FOREST RIVER Models
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 191 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 183 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 158 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 139 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SALEM — 136 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 100 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SHASTA — 88 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 81 total complaints