2013 Prime Time Crusader Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2013 Prime Time Crusader recalls

Most common 2013 Prime Time Crusader problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Tires	2
Wheels	1

What owners report

2018-07-17, Tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 PRIME TIME CRUSADER EQUIPPED WITH POWER KING TOWMAX TIRES, SIZE: 225/80/16R (NA). WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE WAS PLACED ON THE VEHICLE. AFTERWARDS, THE CONTACT CONTINUED OPERATING THE VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TOW COMPANY WAS CONTACTED AND REPLACED THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT TIRE SHOP WHERE ALL THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE DOT NUMBER AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8,000.

2017-02-27, Wheels
I PURCHASED 4 MARATHON TIRES ST235/80R16 E TIRES ON 3/17/15 FROM MCGEE COMMERCIAL TIRE IN TAMPA FOR MY FIFTH WHEEL. THANKSGIVING 11/24/16 ONE OF THE TIRES BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING ON I95 SPLITTING THE TIRE RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE OF THE TREAD ALL THE WAY AROUND. THEN ON 2/23/2017 ANOTHER ONE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE FL TURNPIKE THE SAME AS BEFORE. AGAIN ON 2/26/2017 ANOTHER ONE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE FL TURNPIKE. THE TIRES WERE PROPERLY INFLATED PRIOR TO USE, THE TREAD WAS LIKE NEW AND SPEED OF TRAVEL WAS AROUND 65 MPH. 3 OUT OF 4 OF THE GY MARATHONS THAT I PURCHASED HAVE BLOWN OUT. ALL HAD THE SAME DOT NUMBER AND DATE OF MANUFACTURE.

2015-01-13, Tires
ON OUR 2013 CRUSADER WE EXPERIENCED OUR FIRST BLOWOUT. ON 4/25/14 ABOUT 4 MILES FROM HOME TRAVELING ABOUT 50 MILES AN HOUR ON NEWLY BLACKTOP ROAD(LEFT REAR). WITH ONLY 2000 MILES ON THE CAMPER NO DAMAGE WAS DONE. ON 10/24/14 ABOUT 30 MILES FROM HOME TRAVELING ABOUT 65 MILES AN HOUR OUR SECOND BLOWOUT OCCURRED ON RIGHT FRONT. THIS TIME EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO SLIDE TRIM, TIRE SKIRT, STEPS, TIRE AND RIM. THE TIRES WERE POWER KING TOMAX, ST235/80R16 E. WE FEEL THE TIRES ARE UNSAFE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. *TR

2013 Prime Time Crusader questions

Does the 2013 Prime Time Crusader have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2013 Prime Time Crusader: Equipment. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Prime Time Crusader?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (2), Wheels (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Prime Time Crusader has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.