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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V514000

2018 Forest River Prime Time — Equipment: other: labels

Published August 21, 2017 · Recall initiated: August 18, 2017

Summary

NHTSA records recall 17V514000, published August 21, 2017 and initiated August 18, 2017. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2018 Forest River Prime Time — Equipment: other: labels.

What's the hazard

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Prime Time recreational trailers, models WCF32WB, WCF34WB, and WCF37WB. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the Federal Placard is listed as 6,160lbs when the axle is only rated for 6,000lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification.

What to do

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect Federal Placard and Cargo Carrying Capacity label, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 61-0506.

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Recall details

Brand
FOREST RIVER
Model
PRIME TIME
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Lot
2018 FOREST RIVER PRIME TIME
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2018 Forest River Prime Time — Equipment: other: labels recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V514000 on August 21, 2017. Reported hazard: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Prime Time recreational trailers, models WCF32WB, WCF34WB, and WCF37WB. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the Federal Placard is listed as 6,160lbs when the axle is only rated for 6,000lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification.

What should I do if I have this product?

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect Federal Placard and Cargo Carrying Capacity label, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 61-0506.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FOREST RIVER. Model: PRIME TIME.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)