2011 Forest River Crusader problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2011 Forest River Crusader.
Body type
- Trailer · Camping or Travel Trailer: 1 of 1 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Wheels #10V648000 · 2010 · 53 units
Problem: Forest river is recalling certain model year 2011 surveyor travel trailers, crusader fifth wheel trailers, rance aluminum cargo trailers, and work and play toy hauler trailers equipped with 15" x 6" white spoke or modular design steel wheels with a six hole bolt pattern. some of the wheels may have inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and the center plate due to improper plate alignment.
Risk: There could be a potential wheel failure and wheel loss increasing the risk of a crash, or personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the wheels on the suspect vehicles and repair the trailers free of charge. the safety recall began on january 14, 2011. owners may contact forest river at 574-389-4600.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 5 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
Fix it, equip it, or try one first
Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 2011 Forest River Crusader have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall filed by Forest River for the 2011 Crusader. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2011 Forest River Crusader problems?
In 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is tires.