Recall 17V141 affects 11 2017 Prime Time Crusader recreational trailers for incorrect axle-capacity placards. Repair is free at any franchised Prime Time dealer.
Prime Time is recalling 11 2017 Crusader recreational trailers under recall 17V141 because the federal placard lists 7,000-pound axle capacity when the axles are rated for 6,000 pounds. That wrong label can lead an owner to overload the trailer, causing loss of control and increasing crash risk; Prime Time dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Federal placard on a 2017 Prime Time Crusader is the certification label that tells an owner the trailer's weight ratings. It is supposed to match the hardware installed on the trailer, including the axle capacity, so loading decisions are based on the real limits of the trailer.
On affected Crusader trailers, the placard says the axles are rated for 7,000 lbs, but the installed axles are rated for 6,000 lbs. Forest River traced the problem to a data entry error that put the wrong axle rating on the printed placard. The trailer hardware was not described correctly, so an owner relying on the label has incorrect loading information.
There is no warning sign before failure. The trailer will not sound or drive differently just because the placard is wrong, so the label needs to be corrected with the proper axle weights and GVWR.
Who's affected?
| 2017 Prime Time Crusader | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 11 |
Not every 2017 Prime Time Crusader trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect axle information on the Federal placard can lead an owner to overload the trailer. An overloaded trailer can be harder to control and increases the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign tied to the incorrect placard, so confirm your VIN and use corrected loading information before hauling. Repair is free at any franchised Prime Time dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Prime Time Crusader is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Prime Time dealer to schedule the free corrected Federal placard replacement that fixes the wrong axle-capacity label.
- Reference recall number 17V141 and Prime Time recall 49-02242017-0331 when you call.
- Avoid loading the trailer based on the incorrect placard; confirm the corrected axle capacity with the dealer before towing.
- Bring the recall notice if Prime Time mailed one.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Prime Time technician removes the incorrect Federal placard and installs a corrected placard that lists the proper axle capacity for the trailer. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered at the dealer. Forest River has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for a related placard correction before the recall work. Bring any repair invoice or payment documentation to the service desk and ask how to submit it under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 6, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 20, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 2, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| May 2, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 2, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V141?
Recall 17V141 covers 11 2017 Prime Time Crusader trailers, model CSF338RSK, with an incorrect Federal placard. The label lists axle capacity as 7,000 lbs, but the actual axle capacity is 6,000 lbs. Prime Time dealers replace the placard for free.
What should I do if my 2017 Prime Time Crusader is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 17V141. If it is, contact a franchised Prime Time dealer and ask for the corrected Federal placard. Reference recall number 17V141 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall rules require the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost, and the remedy says dealers will replace the Federal placard free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Prime Time dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is trailer overload from the incorrect axle information. If an owner loads the trailer based on the wrong 7,000 lb axle label, the trailer can exceed its actual 6,000 lb axle capacity, causing loss of control and increasing crash risk.
When did the recall repair become available?
The recall repair began on March 20, 2017. Because that date has passed, affected 2017 Prime Time Crusader owners can contact a franchised Prime Time dealer now to request the corrected Federal placard at no cost.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V141000 |
|---|---|
| Prime Time customer service | 1-574-862-1025 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V141 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V141000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →