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HighNHTSA·26V295000·Announced 2026-05-11

Forest River Recalls 2026 Prime Time Crusader Trailers for Sewer Gas Risk

Forest River is recalling 2026 Prime Time Crusader recreational trailers because the waste water ventilation pipe may end inside the trailer, allowing sewer gas to enter the cabin.

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 risk-of-harm product (sewer gas exposure) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Prime Time Crusader recreational trailers. The defect involves the waste water holding tank ventilation pipe, which may end inside the trailer. This configuration allows sewer gas to enter the cabin.

The presence of sewer gas inside the vehicle may increase the risk of injury. No specific injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text.

Dealers will install the vent pipe and roof cap free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 49-2057. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 19, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
PRIME TIME CRUSADER
Brand
PRIME TIME
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
27

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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