2004 Pl Custom Crusader Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2004 Pl Custom Crusader, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2004 Pl Custom 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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Buckle assembly (seat belts)
Some fire trucks equipped with seat belts built by amsafe fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Remedy: Amsafe will notify customers and replace the buckles. Owners should contact amsafe at 1-574-266-8330 or pl custom at 1-732-223-1411.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Pl Custom Crusader have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 5,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Dt: the tires had tread separation, three of the four were separating. The manufacturer only replaced the three that separated and the consumer had to pay for the balance and the mounting. One of the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 12, 2005 · Tires
Compare Pl Custom Crusader model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Pl Custom Crusader model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Pl Custom Crusader | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Pl Custom Crusader | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2004 Pl Custom Crusader
How do I know if my 2004 Pl Custom 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 2004 Pl Custom 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 Pl Custom dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V246000).
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.