The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V551000·Announced 2017-09-01

2018 Prime Time Tracer Recalled for Incorrect Tire Pressure Placard

Forest River is recalling 2018 Prime Time Tracer trailers because the Federal Placard may list incorrect tire pressure information, posing a crash risk.

What this means for you

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 risk-of-harm product (incorrect tire pressure leading to potential loss of control and crash) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Prime Time Tracer recreational trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the Federal Placard on these vehicles may not list the correct tire pressure information of 65 PSI and 448 kPa. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Following the incorrect tire pressure information can cause the tires to prematurely fail, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected Federal Placards, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 48-0514. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
PRIME TIME TRACER
Brand
PRIME TIME
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
60

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)

  • TRACER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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