CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Prime Time Spartan has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Wheels (1 report).
2016 Prime Time Spartan recalls
Ladder Hinges Can Separate, Letting Ladder Fall
Certain aluminum black ladders made by Christianson Industries and installed on some Forest River-built RVs and toyhaulers have retractable hinges, each with a welded "top hat" piece that can separate from the hinge.
Wrong tire pressure label can cause tire blowouts
This recall affects certain 2016 Prime Time trailers built between September and December 2015.
Most common 2016 Prime Time Spartan problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
2016 SPARTAN 300 TOYHAULER WITH SCHWINTEK SLIDE, THE FRONT (LEFT WHEN FACING) MOTOR MOUNTING BRACKET LOST ALL OF THE MOUNTING SCREWS DURING TRAVEL ALLOWING THE FRONT PORTION TO EXTEND AT HIGHWAY SPEED.WIRE & WEATHER STRIPPING DAMAGED, BENT PARTS..FOREST RIVER/PRIMETIME ADVISED..SERIOUS HAZARD TO SELF & PUBLIC, NO RECALL FOUND FOR THIS UNIT BUT PLENTY INVOLVING THIS SCHWINTEK SLIDE & MOUNTING SCREWS. *TR*JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 PRIME TIME SPARTAN 1234X EQUIPPED WITH POWER KING TOWMAX SP TIRES, SIZE: 235/80/R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACTED NOTICED THAT A VEHICLE BEHIND HIM WAS FLASHING THEIR HEADLIGHTS. THE CONTACT LOOKED IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED, WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO BLOW OUT. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE TIRE WITH A SPARE TIRE AND RETURNED THE TIRE TO THE CAMPING WORLD OF LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA DEALER. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE WIRING HARNESS AND CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE REFRIGERATOR DUE TO THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE TIRE BLOW OUT. THE TIRE WAS ALSO REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE FINDER WAS BADLY DAMAGED AND
ALL 4 TIRES FAILED. I WAS PULLING THE TRAILER AT 65 MPH ON I95 IN SOUTH CAROLINA WHEN THE TIRES FAILED ONE BY ONE WITHIN 1 WEEK.
2016 Prime Time Spartan questions
Does the 2016 Prime Time Spartan have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2016 Prime Time Spartan: Ladder Hinges Can Separate, Letting Ladder Fall; Wrong tire pressure label can cause tire blowouts. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Prime Time Spartan?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Wheels (1), Tires (1), Unknown Or Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Prime Time Spartan 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.