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Forest River Prime Time Crusader Recreational Trailers

Prime Time Crusader recreational trailers have a waste water holding tank vent pipe that may end inside the trailer, allowing sewer gas to enter the cabin.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Prime Time Crusader recreational trailers. The waste water holding tank ventilation pipe may end inside the trailer, allowing sewer gas to enter the cabin. Sewer gas inside the vehicle may increase the risk of injury. The recall affects 27 vehicles nationwide.

The problem was reported to NHTSA on May 11, 2026. Dealers will install the vent pipe and roof cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from June 19, 2026.
  2. Dealers will install the vent pipe and roof cap, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will install the vent pipe and roof cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 49-2057. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 19, 2026.

Is your Prime Time affected?

These models and years may be affected.

Prime Time

  • Crusader (2026)

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Component
Vehicle equipment defect
Campaign
26V295000
Vehicles affected
27
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
49-2057
Manufacturer phone
1-574-825-4995

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)