Forest River Recalls 2018 Prime Time Trailers for Incorrect Weight Rating Label
Forest River is recalling 2018 Prime Time recreational trailers because the Federal Placard lists an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating, which could lead to axle failure.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle failure risk) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.
Plain-English summary
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Prime Time recreational trailers, specifically models WCF32WB, WCF34WB, and WCF37WB. The recall addresses a defect where the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the Federal Placard is listed as 6,160 lbs, while the axle is actually rated for only 6,000 lbs. This discrepancy means the vehicles fail to comply with the certification requirements of 49 CFR Part 567.
The incorrect GAWR labeling may cause the vehicle to be overloaded, potentially leading to axle failure and increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.
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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FOREST RIVER PRIME TIME
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
- Affected units
- 33
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- PRIME TIME
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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