NHTSA vehicle safety data

2021 Prime Time Crusader Recalls & Complaints

The 2021 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 2021 Prime Time Crusader. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2021 Prime Time Crusader owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2021 Prime Time Crusader, describing incidents dated March 29, 2021.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11404516 · Filed March 29, 2021
2021 FOREST RIVER PRIMETIME CRUSADER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BEING UNABLE TO RUN THE REFRIGERATOR AND FURNACE AT THE SAME TIME. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR WOULD NOT STAY CLOSED. THE MOLDING AND TRIM CAME OFF IN DIFFERENT AREAS. THE SINK, OVERHEAD VENT, SHOWER DOOR, AND…

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Cracked LP Gas Quick Disconnect Fitting

NHTSA #22V243000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems — Lines and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported April 13, 2022 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 99,190 vehicles

Repair completion: 56.57% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 51-1501 · Owners notified May 20, 2022

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

Safety consequence

A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Tire Belt Separation

NHTSA #22V004000 · Tires — Tread/Belt · NHTSA notice

Reported January 7, 2022 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 1,164 vehicles

Repair completion: 38.92% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 51-1449 · Owners notified February 1, 2022

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Prime Time Sanibel, Crusader, Forest River Cardinal, and Continental Cargo fifth wheel trailers, equipped with certain Sailun tires, size ST235/80R16/G. Due to a manufacturing issue, the tires may experience a belt separation.

Safety consequence

Belt separation could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the tire DOT codes, and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1449.

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.nhtsa.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2021 Prime Time Crusader. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Prime Time Crusader.

Electrical System; Structure

ODI #11404516

Incident: March 29, 2021 · Filed: March 29, 2021

2021 FOREST RIVER PRIMETIME CRUSADER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BEING UNABLE TO RUN THE REFRIGERATOR AND FURNACE AT THE SAME TIME. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR WOULD NOT STAY CLOSED. THE MOLDING AND TRIM CAME OFF IN DIFFERENT AREAS. THE SINK, OVERHEAD VENT, SHOWER DOOR, AND TOILET WAS LEAKING WATER. THE CABINET WAS FALLING APART. THERE WERE LOOSE AND EXPOSED WIRES. VARIOUS DOORS WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE SPARE TIRE HOLDER WAS BENT OUT OF SHAPE, NEARLY LOST THE TIRE. WHEN OPENING THE AWNING IT REVERSED IT ABOUT HALFWAY THROUGH OPENING. *JS

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