2019 Forest River Prime Time problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2019 Forest River Prime Time.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Equipment #18V413000 · 2018 · 435 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019 forest river prime time recreational trailers. the stove is not isolated from the furnace return air, which potentially causes an inverted flame on the cooktop.
Risk: The inverted stove top flame can cause the propane supply line to fail, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a panel to separate the stove top from the furnace return air feed, free of charge. the recall began july 18, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-862-3001. forest river's number for this recall is 48-0755.
Suspension #18V624000 · 2018 · 935 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019 coachmen catalina and apex travel trailers and forest river shasta, wildwood, salem, vibe, sierra, sandpiper, xlr and prime time travel trailers. the axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.
Risk: The missing bearing race may cause premature hub bearing failure, possibly resulting in a separation of the hub from the axle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles, free of charge. the recall began october 9, 2018. for customer service, catalina owners may contact coachmen at 1-574-825-8657, apex owners should call 1-574-358-0401, shasta owners: 1-574-825-8717, wildwood and salem owners: 1-574-534-3167, vibe owners: 1-574-296-2084, sierra and san
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
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FAQ
Does the 2019 Forest River Prime Time have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2019 Prime Time. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2019 Forest River Prime Time problems?
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.