Forest River, Inc. recalls 2017 Prime Time Spartan, Xlr Toyhauler

Recall date

December 31, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

16V957000

Brand / firm

Prime Time, Forest River

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 366 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.