NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Prime Time Crusader Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 Prime Time Crusader has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Prime Time dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Prime Time Crusader. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2017 Prime Time Crusader owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Prime Time Crusader, describing incidents dated April 5, 2017.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10971125 · Filed
ON 4/05/2017 OUR BRAND NEW NEVER USED FIFTH WHEEL MANUFACTURED BY PRIME TIME A DIVISION OF FOREST RIVER CAUGHT FIRE IN OUR DRIVEWAY . MY HUSBAND DIFFUSED THE FIRE BEFORE THE FIRE LIT FLAME TO THE ENTIRE RV. ALL OF THE ELECTRIC BRAKE WIRES AND WIRES NEARBY TO IT WERE COMPLETELY MELTED AND BURNT. THE…
Incorrect Axle Information on the Label/Part 567
NHTSA #17V141000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported March 6, 2017 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 11 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 49-02242017-0331 · Owners notified March 20, 2017 · Vehicles built August 18, 2016 – February 22, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Prime Time Manufacturing Crusader recreational trailers, model CSF338RSK. The Federal placard indicates that the trailers have axles that have a capacity of 7,000 lbs when their actual capacity is 6,000 lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Safety consequence
Incorrect axle information on the placard can result in the trailer being overloaded, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Forest River will notify owners and dealers will replace the Federal placard with a corrected placard, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for the recall is 49-02242017-0331.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Incorrect Information on Federal Placard/Part 567
NHTSA #16V237000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported April 22, 2016 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 159 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 49-04172016-0178 · Owners notified June 15, 2016 · Vehicles built August 26, 2014 – March 3, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Prime Time Crusader trailers, model CSF370BHQ, manufactured August 26, 2014, to March 3, 2016. The Federal Placard on the affected trailers incorrectly indicates the Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) as 800-900 pounds, when the correct CCC is 2700 to 2800 pounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Safety consequence
The vehicle operator does not have accurate information regarding the vehicle's Cargo Carrying Capacity as currently indicated on the Federal Placard.
Manufacturer remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 49-04172016-0178.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Prime Time Crusader model years
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