2013 PRIME TIME CRUSADER

1 recalls, 3 complaints - 1 TSBs

13V203000 May 17, 2013
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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 mod... Read more
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 information. Owners are being instructed not to d... Read more
9,526 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
TIRES2
WHEELS1
TIRES Jul 17, 2018
Incident date: Jul 5, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 PRIME TIME CRUSADER EQUIPPED WITH POWER KING TOWMAX TIRES, SIZE: 225/80/16R (NA). WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE WAS PLACED ON THE VEHICLE. AFTERWARDS, THE CONTACT CONTINUED OPERATING THE VEHICL... Read more
WHEELS Feb 27, 2017
Incident date: Feb 26, 2017
I PURCHASED 4 MARATHON TIRES ST235/80R16 E TIRES ON 3/17/15 FROM MCGEE COMMERCIAL TIRE IN TAMPA FOR MY FIFTH WHEEL. THANKSGIVING 11/24/16 ONE OF THE TIRES BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING ON I95 SPLITTING THE TIRE RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE OF THE TREAD ALL THE WAY AROUND. THEN ON 2/23/2017 ANOTHER ONE BLEW OU... Read more
TIRES Jan 13, 2015
Incident date: Oct 24, 2014
ON OUR 2013 CRUSADER WE EXPERIENCED OUR FIRST BLOWOUT. ON 4/25/14 ABOUT 4 MILES FROM HOME TRAVELING ABOUT 50 MILES AN HOUR ON NEWLY BLACKTOP ROAD(LEFT REAR). WITH ONLY 2000 MILES ON THE CAMPER NO DAMAGE WAS DONE. ON 10/24/14 ABOUT 30 MILES FROM HOME TRAVELING ABOUT 65 MILES AN HOUR OUR SECOND BLOWOU... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2013 PRIME TIME CRUSADER

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
491410 Aug 18, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a generic use wiring diagram used for Prime Time Travel Trailer and Fifth-Wheel Recreationally Vehicles.

PRIME TIME CRUSADER - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the PRIME TIME CRUSADER across all model years (2013, 2026).

17 Total Recalls
26 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

PRIME TIME CRUSADER - Year by Year

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2021 2 2 View
2019 1 0 View
2018 1 0 View
2017 2 2 View
2016 1 5 View
2015 1 6 View
2014 1 6 View
2013 (current) 1 3
2012 0 2 View

Other PRIME TIME Models

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OZARK 0 0 View
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