CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Prime Time Crusader fifth-wheel recreational trailers, model CSF315RST. The Federal Placard on these vehicles indicate that the axles have a weight capacity of 6,000lbs, however, their actual capacity is 5,100lbs.
- Risk
- The incorrect Federal Placard may result in the axles being overloaded, causing a loss of control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River has notified owners, and will provide replacement Federal Placards, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 48-0801.
- 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 these 2019 fifth-wheel trailers lists the axle weight capacity as 6,000 lbs, but the actual capacity is 5,100 lbs. Following the placard could lead to the axles being overloaded.
An overloaded axle can cause a loss of control while towing and increases the risk of a crash. Owners should not rely on the current placard for load limits until it is replaced.
Forest River will provide replacement Federal Placards free of charge. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025 and reference recall number 48-0801. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA's website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Prime Time Crusader | 2019 |
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