The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V069000·Announced 2020-02-10

Forest River Recalls 2020 Crusader Trailers Due to Blocked Emergency Exit

Forest River is recalling 2020 Crusader CSF395BHL recreational trailers because the rear ladder may block the emergency exit window, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect that prevents the use of an emergency exit, creating a risk of injury in an emergency situation, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Crusader CSF395BHL recreational trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the rear ladder may block the window on the rear wall, preventing the window from being used as an emergency exit.

If the rear window cannot be used to exit the vehicle during an emergency, there is an increased risk of injury. The recall began on March 3, 2020.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear window free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER CRUSADER
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
20

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CRUSADER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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