2017 Forest River Prime Time Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2017 Forest River Prime Time has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Structure (1 report).

1Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2017 Forest River Prime Time recalls

Wrong tire pressure on label can cause underinflation and crash risk

Recall 18V414Jun 19, 2018301 vehicles affected

The federal tire information placard on certain Prime Time recreational trailers incorrectly lists the recommended tire pressure as 65 PSI.

Most common 2017 Forest River Prime Time problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Structure1

What owners report

2020-05-19, Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER PRIME TIME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALUMINUM FRAME WELD WAS BROKEN WITHIN THE CAMPER'S VEHICLE WALLS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AND THEY STATED THAT THE ISSUE WAS THE CONTACT'S FAULT. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT SAW THAT INITIALLY THERE WAS A THREE YEAR STRUCTURAL WARRANTY ON THE VEHICLE BUT THE MANUFACTURER STATED THEY ONLY OFFERED A ONE YEAR WARRANTY. THEY LATER OFFERED A PARTIAL REPAIR COST TO PAY BY THE CONTACT OF $1,500 TO $2,000. THEY ALSO PROMISED A CALLBACK BUT HAVE NOT RETURNED A CALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF CONSUMER SAYS THAT THE MAJOR CONCERN IS THAT THE WELDS IN THE WALLS OF THE FIFTH WHEEL ARE

2017 Forest River Prime Time questions

Does the 2017 Forest River Prime Time have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2017 Forest River Prime Time: Wrong tire pressure on label can cause underinflation and crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Forest River Prime Time?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Forest River Prime Time has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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