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Forest River Crusader Recall 20V069: Rear ladder can block emergency exit window

NHTSA campaign 20V069, reported February 10, 2020, 20 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

On certain 2020 recreational trailers, the rear ladder may block the window on the rear wall. If the ladder is in the way, that window cannot be used as an emergency exit, which increases the risk of injury if you need to get out of the trailer quickly.

The manufacturer, Forest River, will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the rear window at no cost to you. Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025 and reference recall number 49-1137 to confirm whether your trailer is covered and to arrange the repair. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V069Forest River, Inc.
Component
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Problem
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.
Risk
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.

Affected vehicles

Forest River Crusader2020