Forest River, Inc. recalls 2015–2017 Prime Time Crusader

Recall date

April 22, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

16V237000

Brand / firm

Prime Time

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 159 units

Why it was recalled

The vehicle operator does not have accurate information regarding the vehicle's Cargo Carrying Capacity as currently indicated on the Federal Placard.

What was recalled

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Prime Time Crusader trailers, model CSF370BHQ, manufactured August 26, 2014, to March 3, 2016. The Federal Placard on the affected trailers incorrectly indicates the Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) as 800-900 pounds, when the correct CCC is 2700 to 2800 pounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

What to do

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 49-04172016-0178.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.