2020 Forest River Crusader Recall: Rear ladder may block the window on the rear wall, preventing the window…
NHTSA campaign 20V069000 · Structure · filed Feb 10, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
If the rear window cannot be used to exit the vehicle during an emergency, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | Crusader | 2020 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V069000 (manufacturer number 49-1137). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.