2011 Forest River Crusader Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2011 Forest River Crusader, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2011 Forest River Crusader
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Wheels
Forest river is recalling certain model year 2011 surveyor travel trailers, crusader fifth wheel trailers, rance aluminum cargo trailers, and work and play toy hauler trailers equipped with 15" x 6" white spoke or modular design steel wheels with a six hole bolt pattern. Some of the wheels may have inadequate weld penetration between…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wheels on the suspect vehicles and repair the trailers free of charge. The safety recall began on january 14, 2011. Owners may contact forest river at 574-389-4600.
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Forest River Crusader have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,100 miles. Complaints peaked in 2012 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Voma trail express tires DOT #1kmm16a1410 (2) and 1kmm161310 ((2)st235/80r/16 tires while traveling with 5th wheel silverback by cedar creek (forest river)l we had both equalizer replaced which was cr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 7, 2012 · Tires
“Trail express tires developing sidewall bubbles between rubber and belts then blowing out in some cases. Camper unit is mfg by forest river, brand is sierra, not crusader as your site lists, tires are”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 5, 2012 · Tires
Compare Forest River Crusader model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Forest River Crusader model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Forest River Crusader | 1 | 5 |
| 2014 Forest River Crusader | 1 | 7 |
| 2015 Forest River Crusader | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Forest River Crusader | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 Forest River Crusader | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Forest River Crusader | 0 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2011 Forest River Crusader
How do I know if my 2011 Forest River Crusader has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2011 Forest River Crusader; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Forest River dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 10V648000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.