CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TIRES
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Prime Time Tracer recreational trailers. The Federal Placard on these vehicles may not list the correct tire pressure information of 65 PSI and 448 kPa. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- Following the incorrect tire pressure information can cause the tires to prematurely fail, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected Federal Placards, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 48-0514.
- 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 tire information placard on these trailers may list the wrong tire pressure. The correct pressure is 65 PSI (448 kPa). Following the incorrect pressure can cause tires to fail early, which may lead to a loss of vehicle control and a higher risk of a crash.
The manufacturer, Forest River, will notify owners and dealers will install corrected Federal Placards at no cost. You can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025 for more information.
Check your trailer's VIN for open recalls, and if it is affected, have an authorized dealer replace the placard so you inflate your tires to the correct pressure.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Prime Time Tracer | 2018 |
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