Vehicle recall 20V069000 · February 10, 2020
2020 Forest River Crusader
The rear ladder may block the window on the rear wall, preventing the window from being used as an emergency exit.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V069000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 10, 2020
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 49-1137
- Owner notification
- March 3, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 20
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Emergency › Escape/egress/exit
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Forest River Crusader (2020): 2020
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