Recall 17V551 affects 60 2018 Prime Time Tracer trailers for incorrect tire-pressure placards. Corrected placards are free at any franchised Prime Time dealer.
Prime Time is recalling 60 2018 Tracer recreational trailers because the federal placard lists the wrong tire pressure instead of 65 PSI and 448 kPa. Following the wrong pressure can make tires fail early, leading to loss of vehicle control; Prime Time dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Placard on a 2018 Prime Time Tracer recreational trailer is the certification label that tells an owner the correct tire and rim information. For this recall, the key item is tire pressure: the trailer should show 65 PSI and 448 kPa. Owners and service staff use that label when setting cold tire pressure and confirming that the trailer matches its required tire setup.
On recalled Tracer trailers, the label was printed with incorrect tire pressure information. Forest River traced the problem to a data system error, where the tire and rim combination tables did not match. That bad data flowed into the printed placards, so the trailer carried a label that did not give the correct tire pressure information.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is a wrong label, not a part that makes noise, lights a warning lamp, or changes how the trailer feels while towing.
Who's affected?
The scope is split between the certification label and tire information for the same trailers.
| 2018 Prime Time Tracer | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2018 Prime Time Tracer | tire |
| Units affected | 60 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect tire pressure information can lead owners to inflate the tires to the wrong pressure. That can make the tires fail early, cause loss of vehicle control, and increase the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before failure. Schedule the corrected placard repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Prime Time dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018 Prime Time Tracer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Prime Time dealer to schedule the free Federal Placard correction, which fixes the tire-pressure label for 65 PSI and 448 kPa.
- Bring the recall notice if Prime Time sent one. If not, reference recall number 17V551 when you call.
- Follow the corrected tire-pressure placard after the dealer installs it; the old placard lists incorrect pressure information.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Prime Time technician provides corrected Federal Placards for the trailer so the tire pressure information matches the required certification label. The corrected placards and dealer handling are free under the recall. Prime Time has a general reimbursement plan on file for documented, related out-of-pocket repairs paid before the recall notice. If you have prior repair paperwork, ask the service desk how to submit it under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 1, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 21, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| October 27, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| October 27, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 27, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V551?
Recall 17V551 covers 60 2018 Prime Time Tracer recreational trailers with Federal Placards that list incorrect tire pressure information instead of 65 PSI and 448 kPa. Following the wrong pressure can cause premature tire failure, loss of vehicle control, and crash risk. Dealers will provide corrected Federal Placards for free.
What should I do if my 2018 Prime Time Tracer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 17V551. If it is, contact a franchised Prime Time dealer to get the corrected Federal Placard. Reference recall number 17V551 or Prime Time recall number 48-0514 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost. For recall 17V551, the dealer will provide the corrected Federal Placard free of charge, including the label information needed for the correct tire pressure.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is premature tire failure from using the wrong tire pressure information. If the tires fail while the trailer is being towed, the driver can lose vehicle control and face an increased crash risk. The free fix is a corrected Federal Placard.
What if I bought my Prime Time Tracer used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recalls follow the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2018 Prime Time Tracer is included, then contact a franchised Prime Time dealer and reference recall 17V551 when you schedule the corrected placard.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V551000 |
|---|---|
| Prime Time customer service | 1-574-862-1025 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V551 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V551000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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