2014 PRIME TIME CRUSADER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

6

Owner Complaints

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2014 PRIME TIME CRUSADER

The 2014 PRIME TIME CRUSADER has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problems involve the Wheels (3 complaints), Tires (2 complaints), and Structurebody (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2014 PRIME TIME CRUSADER

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2014 PRIME TIME CRUSADER, potentially affecting up to 9,526 vehicles.

Recall 13V203000 — EQUIPMENT

| 9,526 vehicles affected

Defect: Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and...

Consequence: If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more...

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Owner Complaints for the 2014 PRIME TIME CRUSADER

6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 PRIME TIME CRUSADER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#11011283 | TIRES | | 5,000 miles
WHILE ON A RESENT TRIP THE RT SIDE TIRE CONTACTED THE SLIDE ROOM BRACKET CAUSING THE TIRE TO EXPLODE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 2014 PRIME TIME 315 UNITS FOR THE EXACT SAME ISSUE IT IS PROGRAM NHTSA 14V-140 THE 2014 MY 295 CRUSADER AND THE 315 CRUSADE SHARE THE EXACT SAME FLOOR PLAN ON THE REAR HALF OF THE COACH AND WOULD HAVE USED THE SAME SLIDE ROOM BRACKET AHN IF THE 295 WAS FITTED WITH THE OPTIONAL 16 INCH WHEELS AND TIRES COULD EXPERIENCE THE SAME SAFETY ISSUES MY UNIT WAS BUILT WITHIN THE AFFECTED DATE RANGE AS THE AFFECTED UNITS . WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS AN UPDATED BRACKET AVAILABLE FOR MY UNIT AS THIS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN NOT ONLY FOE ME AND MY FAMILY BUT EVERY ELSE ON THE ROAD WITH ME INCIDENT HAPPENED ON INTERSTATE 59 SOUTH AFTER RETURNING FROM A FOOD BREAK WHERE I INSPECTED THE TIRES FOR HEAT AND INFLATION NOT ONLY ON THE TRAILER BUT ALSO ON THE TOW VEHICLE SPEED WAS ABOUT 60 MPH AS WE WERE JUST GETTING BACK UP TO SPEED WHEN THE TIRE EXPLODED HAVE PICKS OF THREE WITH OBVIOUS CONTACT PATTERN AND OF THE SLIDE ROOM BRACKET WITH SIGNS OF OBVIOUS CONTACT. THANKS *DT *TR
#11011283 | WHEELS | | 5,000 miles
WHILE ON A RESENT TRIP THE RT SIDE TIRE CONTACTED THE SLIDE ROOM BRACKET CAUSING THE TIRE TO EXPLODE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 2014 PRIME TIME 315 UNITS FOR THE EXACT SAME ISSUE IT IS PROGRAM NHTSA 14V-140 THE 2014 MY 295 CRUSADER AND THE 315 CRUSADE SHARE THE EXACT SAME FLOOR PLAN ON THE REAR HALF OF THE COACH AND WOULD HAVE USED THE SAME SLIDE ROOM BRACKET AHN IF THE 295 WAS FITTED WITH THE OPTIONAL 16 INCH WHEELS AND TIRES COULD EXPERIENCE THE SAME SAFETY ISSUES MY UNIT WAS BUILT WITHIN THE AFFECTED DATE RANGE AS THE AFFECTED UNITS . WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS AN UPDATED BRACKET AVAILABLE FOR MY UNIT AS THIS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN NOT ONLY FOE ME AND MY FAMILY BUT EVERY ELSE ON THE ROAD WITH ME INCIDENT HAPPENED ON INTERSTATE 59 SOUTH AFTER RETURNING FROM A FOOD BREAK WHERE I INSPECTED THE TIRES FOR HEAT AND INFLATION NOT ONLY ON THE TRAILER BUT ALSO ON THE TOW VEHICLE SPEED WAS ABOUT 60 MPH AS WE WERE JUST GETTING BACK UP TO SPEED WHEN THE TIRE EXPLODED HAVE PICKS OF THREE WITH OBVIOUS CONTACT PATTERN AND OF THE SLIDE ROOM BRACKET WITH SIGNS OF OBVIOUS CONTACT. THANKS *DT *TR
#10919060 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | 3,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 PRIME TIME CRUSADER 335BHS RV. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. WHILE CHANGING THE TIRE, THE CONTACT NOTICED RUB MARKS ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WELL. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRE RUBBING ON THE WHEEL WELL WAS NORMAL DUE TO OVERLOADING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
#10919060 | WHEELS | | 3,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 PRIME TIME CRUSADER 335BHS RV. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. WHILE CHANGING THE TIRE, THE CONTACT NOTICED RUB MARKS ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WELL. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRE RUBBING ON THE WHEEL WELL WAS NORMAL DUE TO OVERLOADING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
#10820984 | TIRES | | 1,500 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 PRIME TIME CRUSADER EQUIPPED WITH POWER KING TOWMAX TIRES, SIZE: LT235/80R16 E. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TWO WEEKS LATER, WHILE DRIVING 62 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE EXPLODED AND DAMAGED THE WHEEL WELL ON THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS SHREDDED AND THE BELTS WERE EXPOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500.

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Safety Rating for the 2014 PRIME TIME CRUSADER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 PRIME TIME CRUSADER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 PRIME TIME CRUSADER

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 PRIME TIME CRUSADER

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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