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2014 Forest River Crusader problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 8 complaints on file for the 2014 Forest River Crusader — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

8

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2014 compare to other Crusader years?

Crusader NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted8 complaints2011: 5 complaints2014: 8 complaints2015: 1 complaints2017: 4 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 3 complaints
Crusader NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2014 Forest River Crusader problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels788%
Body & Structure113%

Does the 2014 Forest River Crusader have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

14V140000OtherMarch 24, 2014 · 94 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

If the bracket comes in contact with the tire, sudden tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · August 28, 2017

“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.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · February 21, 2016

2014 Forest River Crusader — common questions

Is the 2014 Forest River Crusader reliable?

The record is thin — 8 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2014 Forest River Crusader have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2014 Forest River Crusader. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.