Recall 17V514 affects 33 2018 Forest River Prime Time recreational trailers with incorrect axle-weight labels. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 33 2018 Prime Time recreational trailers because the federal placard lists the axle rating as 6,160 pounds even though the axle is rated for 6,000 pounds. That incorrect rating can lead owners to overload the trailer and cause axle failure, raising crash risk; Forest River dealers will complete the free remedy.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Placard on a 2018 Forest River Prime Time trailer is the label that tells the owner the trailer's certified weight limits. The Gross Axle Weight Rating, or GAWR, is the maximum weight the axle is rated to carry. Owners use that label when deciding how much cargo the trailer can safely carry.
On affected Prime Time trailers, the placard lists the GAWR as 6,160 lbs, but the installed axle is rated for 6,000 lbs. That mismatch came from a data entry error, so the printed label gives a higher axle rating than the hardware supports. The trailer does not need a new axle under this recall; the fix is a replacement placard with the correct axle rating and cargo carrying capacity.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is printed information, not a symptom you hear or feel while towing.
Who's affected?
| 2018 Forest River Prime Time | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 33 |
Not every 2018 Forest River Prime Time RV is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific RV is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect GAWR label can lead an owner to load the vehicle beyond the axle rating. Overloading strains the axle and can lead to axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before failure, so confirm the label correction and avoid overloading the vehicle. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018 Forest River Prime Time is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free Federal Placard and Cargo Carrying Capacity label replacement that corrects the axle weight rating.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 17V514 when you call.
- Avoid loading the trailer as if the axle is rated for 6,160 pounds; the axle is rated for 6,000 pounds.
- Call Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432 with questions about the label repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician removes the incorrect Federal Placard and Cargo Carrying Capacity label and installs corrected labels with the proper gross axle weight rating information. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Forest River has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for this specific label correction before the recall work. Bring repair paperwork and proof of payment to the service desk so the dealer can explain how to submit the claim under Forest River's plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 18, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 8, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| October 16, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| October 16, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 16, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V514?
Recall 17V514 covers 33 2018 Forest River Prime Time recreational trailers with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating on the federal placard. The placard lists 6,160 lbs, but the axle is rated for 6,000 lbs. Forest River dealers will replace the placard and Cargo Carrying Capacity label for free.
What should I do if my 2018 Forest River Prime Time is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 17V514. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule replacement of the federal placard and Cargo Carrying Capacity label. Reference recall number 17V514 and Forest River recall number 61-0506 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Forest River's remedy says dealers will replace the incorrect federal placard and Cargo Carrying Capacity label free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is overloading. If the placard shows a higher axle rating than the axle can safely carry, the trailer can be loaded beyond its axle capacity. That can lead to axle failure and increase crash risk.
What if I bought this Forest River Prime Time used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. If you never received the original owner notice, check your VIN and give the dealer recall number 17V514 when scheduling the label replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V514000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-642-0432 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V514 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V514000 |
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 →