2011 Forest River Crusader recalls and problems

The 2011 Forest River Crusader has 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
5
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2011 Forest River Crusader vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2011 Forest River Crusader recalls

Recall 10V-648: Wheels

Reported Dec 20, 2010 · 53 vehicles affected · FOREST RIVER, INC.

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.

2011 Forest River Crusader problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Tires4
Power Train1

Most reported parts

  • Power Train › Axle Assembly — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 1,600 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2011 Forest River Crusader complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Tires · reported Jul 5, 2012
Trail express tires developing sidewall bubbles between rubber and belts then blowing out in some cases. Camper unit is mfg by forest river, brand is sierra, not crusader as your site lists, tires are dist. By lionshead in indiana. If you do a search on trail express you will find a very large number of complaints, issues on the forums from campers having these tires fail as I did as well. Also you did not have the mfg listed on your site it is, doublestar dongfeng tyre co., ltd.
Power Train · at 1,600 miles · reported Jul 20, 2011
The contact owns a 2012 forest river freedom express travel trailer (Na). While the contact was driving approximately 10 MPH, the rear passenger side wheel suddenly detached from the vehicle. The dealer provided roadside assistance and performed a temporary repair which allowed the vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer for inspection. The rear axle and both rear tires were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 1,600.
Tires · at 600 miles · reported Jul 12, 2011
The tread separated on a tire on our brand new 2011 forest river salem cruise lite travel trailer. Another tire's sidewall is severely cracked and would blow if it were to go on the highway again. I had the tires removed from the trailer, took them to a local dealer and they were found to be defective. The manufacturer has had previous problems with their tires and are evasive and unwilling to check into this problem. This very easily could have caused many fatalities if we had not been fortunate and attentive. Some research on the internet has shown that many other people have had the same…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Forest River Crusader have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Forest River Crusader: 10V-648 (wheels). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Forest River Crusader?

Owners report tires problems most often (4 reports), followed by power train (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 1,600 miles.

Are Forest River recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Forest River dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.