CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Prime Time recreational trailers, models WCF32WB, WCF34WB, and WCF37WB. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the Federal Placard is listed as 6,160lbs when the axle is only rated for 6,000lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- The incorrect GAWR may cause the vehicle to be overloaded and the axle to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect Federal Placard and Cargo Carrying Capacity label, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 61-0506.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The Federal Placard on certain 2018 Prime Time trailers lists the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) as 6,160 lbs, but the axle is only rated for 6,000 lbs. Because the label overstates the axle's capacity, the trailer may be loaded beyond what the axle can safely carry.
An overloaded axle can fail, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners of affected trailers should take this label error seriously and not rely on the listed rating when loading the trailer.
Forest River will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the incorrect Federal Placard and Cargo Carrying Capacity label at no cost. You can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432, referencing recall number 61-0506. You can also check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Prime Time | 2018 |
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