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2014 Prime Time Crusader

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Wheels. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Tires. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Tires complaints

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5,000 miles · Jul 28, 2017
TiresWheels

WHILE ON A RESENT TRIP THE RT SIDE TIRE CONTACTED THE SLIDE ROOM BRACKET CAUSING THE TIRE TO EXPLODE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 2014 PRIME TIME 315 UNITS FOR THE EXACT SAME ISSUE IT IS PROGRAM NHTSA 14V-140 THE 2014 MY 295 CRUSADER AND THE 315 CRUSADE SHARE THE EXACT SAME FLOOR PLAN ON THE REAR HALF OF THE COACH AND WOULD HAVE…

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WHILE ON A RESENT TRIP THE RT SIDE TIRE CONTACTED THE SLIDE ROOM BRACKET CAUSING THE TIRE TO EXPLODE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 2014 PRIME TIME 315 UNITS FOR THE EXACT SAME ISSUE IT IS PROGRAM NHTSA 14V-140 THE 2014 MY 295 CRUSADER AND THE 315 CRUSADE SHARE THE EXACT SAME FLOOR PLAN ON THE REAR HALF OF THE COACH AND WOULD HAVE USED THE SAME SLIDE ROOM BRACKET AHN IF THE 295 WAS FITTED WITH THE OPTIONAL 16 INCH WHEELS AND TIRES COULD EXPERIENCE THE SAME SAFETY ISSUES MY UNIT WAS BUILT WITHIN THE AFFECTED DATE RANGE AS THE AFFECTED UNITS . WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS AN UPDATED BRACKET AVAILABLE FOR MY UNIT AS THIS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN NOT ONLY FOE ME AND MY FAMILY BUT EVERY ELSE ON THE ROAD WITH ME INCIDENT HAPPENED ON INTERSTATE 59 SOUTH AFTER RETURNING FROM A FOOD BREAK WHERE I INSPECTED THE TIRES FOR HEAT AND INFLATION NOT ONLY ON THE TRAILER BUT ALSO ON THE TOW VEHICLE SPEED WAS ABOUT 60 MPH AS WE WERE JUST GETTING BACK UP TO SPEED WHEN THE TIRE EXPLODED HAVE PICKS OF THREE WITH OBVIOUS CONTACT PATTERN AND OF THE SLIDE ROOM BRACKET WITH SIGNS OF OBVIOUS CONTACT. THANKS *DT *TR

NHTSA ODI #11011283

1,500 miles · Jan 19, 2016
Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 PRIME TIME CRUSADER EQUIPPED WITH POWER KING TOWMAX TIRES, SIZE: LT235/80R16 E. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TWO WEEKS LATER, WHILE DRIVING 62 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION. THE FRO…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 PRIME TIME CRUSADER EQUIPPED WITH POWER KING TOWMAX TIRES, SIZE: LT235/80R16 E. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TWO WEEKS LATER, WHILE DRIVING 62 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE EXPLODED AND DAMAGED THE WHEEL WELL ON THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS SHREDDED AND THE BELTS WERE EXPOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500.

NHTSA ODI #10820984

Official recalls

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13V203000 · Equipment

May 17, 2013

Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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