Prime Time Spartan problems & recalls

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2017 xlr toyhauler and prime time spartan recreational fifth-wheel vehicles manufactured august 21, 2016, to december 12, 2016. the affected vehicles have rear cargo door hinges with welds on the hinge pin and hinge plate that may be insufficient, and as a result, the top of the door may swing down with more force than normal.

Risk: The hinge pin may separate from the hinge plate, leading the side of the door to shift. this condition could cause the springs to lift off the hinged end of the door and could cause the top of the door to swing down with more force than normal, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ramp door hinge, free of charge. the recall began on february 22, 2017. for more information, xlr owners may call 1-574-642-0432 and spartan owners may call 1-574-862-1025. forest river's number for this recall is 51-12312016-0310.

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 fr3 motorhomes manufactured september 24, 2014, to may 12, 2016; 2015-2017 prime time spartan toyhaulers manufactured june 10, 2014, to may 31, 2016; 2013-2016 palomino columbus toyhaulers manufactured october 4, 2012, to december 4, 2015; and 2015-2016 xlr thunderbolt and nitro toyhaulers manufactured may 23, 2014, to november 23, 2016. these vehicles were equipped with certain aluminum, black, ladders manufactured by christianson industries. the affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.

Risk: If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit to correct the issue, free of charge. the recall began on january 3, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600. forest river's number for this recall is 51-11102016-0271.

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016 prime time recreational trailers, models fht2614x, fht2910 and fht2912x, manufactured september 14, 2015, to december 17, 2015. the affected vehicles may be equipped with a federal placard that lists an incorrect tire size of st225/75r15 load range e, when the correct tire size is st225/75r15 load range d. the actual tires installed on the trailer have a maximum tire pressure lower than what the placard lists and may be overinflated if filled per the placard specifications. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Risk: Over inflated tires may result in sudden tire failure and increase 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 february 17, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-862-3001. forest river's number for this recall is 49-12182015-0124.