The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Prime Time Crusader and Sanibel fifth wheel travel trailers. The step treads are inadequately secured to the step brackets.
The risk
The step treads may detach from the step bracket, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Dealers will install an elevator bolt to properly secure tread to the steps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 49-1523.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Prime Time Crusader | 2022 |
| Prime Time Sanibel | 2022 |
Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Time Crusader | 2022 | 0 | 5 |
| Prime Time Sanibel | 2022 | 0 | 6 |
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62 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the structure; Forest River, Inc. filed 592 campaigns in all.
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