2014 Forest River Crusader Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Crusader years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Forest River Crusader. That is the most of any Crusader model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is tires (6 complaints, 86%), typically at around 2,400 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Forest River Crusader problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 6 | 86% | 2,400 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 14% | 200 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 14% | 3,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Forest River Crusader recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer; structure
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the bracket comes in contact with the tire, sudden tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While going down ny thru way at 65mph my power king stx tire exploded and blew off the wheelwell and flare to the tune of $1400.00 not including the tire. This tire had less then 1000 miles and was 1 year old. My insurance adjuster showed me another power king tire that blew apart the same way 2…
Tire failure. 2500 miles belt separation. Your site options are incomplete. Trailer: 2014 forest river rockwood mini lite 2109s. Tire: akuret st205/75r14. Model hf188. Load range c. Your options boxes didn't offer this info.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 (na) forest river crusader 32 ft travel trailer. While driving 65 mph, the mounting bracket in the rear of the vehicle fractured. The contact stated that the spare tire became loose. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact removed the entire river bracket…
Power king towmax st 235-80-r16. Dot 83b5 gpb date code 0313 while driving 62 mph 90 miles from home tire exploded causing rv wheel well damage this was the 2nd tire in 2 trips. Tires were inspected before trip and pressure set to 80 psi. Remaining tires still look new but will be replaced because…
We were traveling i-85 north bound out of atlanta ga.about 60-65 mph. About one hour into our trip home when a truck pulled up beside us. He pointed at our camper and to pull over asap. We pulled over to the side of the road and were shocked to see both right side tires had grown to where they were…
Other Forest River Crusader years
← 2011 Crusader · 2015 Crusader →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Crusader | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 Crusader | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Crusader | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Crusader | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 1 |
| 2011 Crusader | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Forest River Crusader?
Owners most often report tires, structure, wheels problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Forest River Crusader?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Forest River Crusader a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Crusader model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.