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NHTSA Recall 20V069000: Escape/egress/exit (structure)

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 20 vehicles. It affects 2020 Forest River Crusader.

20
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2020
owners notified (March 3)
NHTSA campaign20V069000
Manufacturer campaign49-1137
ComponentSTRUCTURE › EMERGENCY › ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Report receivedFebruary 10, 2020
Owner notificationMarch 3, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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

Safety risk

If the rear window cannot be used to exit the vehicle during an emergency, there would be an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear window, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 49-1137.

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.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 20V069000

Make and modelModel years
Forest River Crusader2020

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.