2017 Forest River Prime Time problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Forest River Prime Time.
Body type
- Trailer · Camping or Travel Trailer: 1 of 1 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Equipment, Tires #18V414000 · 2018 · 301 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2016-2018 forest river prime time recreational trailers. the federal placard incorrectly states that the tire pressure should be 65psi when the correct tire pressure is 80psi. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Risk: The incorrect tire information may cause the operator to underinflate the tire, leading to premature tire wear and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners and will provide a corrected federal placard, free of charge. the recall began on july 24, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-862-1025. forest river's number for this recall is 48-0756.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 1 NHTSA owner complaint. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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Specs
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FAQ
Does the 2017 Forest River Prime Time have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall filed by Forest River for the 2017 Prime Time. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2017 Forest River Prime Time problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is structure.