Recall 18V270 affects 7 2018 Forest River Prime Time trailers with incorrect GVWR and cargo-capacity placards. Corrected placards are free from Forest River.
Forest River is recalling 7 2018 Prime Time recreational trailers because the federal certification placard lists an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating and cargo carrying capacity for model WCF35MB. That label error can lead an operator to overload the trailer, which increases crash risk; Forest River dealers will correct the placard free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Placard on a 2018 Forest River Prime Time trailer is the weight label that tells you how the trailer is rated. It lists the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, the maximum loaded trailer weight, and the Cargo Carrying Capacity, the weight available for cargo after the trailer's own weight is counted.
On affected Prime Time trailers, the wrong Gross Vehicle Weight Rating was entered during setup for the new model. That wrong value drove the Cargo Carrying Capacity calculation on the placard, so the label showed an incorrect cargo limit, including a negative cargo capacity. The trailer itself is not described as having a broken mechanical part in this recall. The defect is that the posted weight information is wrong, which leaves an owner without the correct loading limit.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner would not feel a change while towing, hear a new noise, or see a dashboard alert because the problem is printed information on the placard, not a part that changes while driving.
Who's affected?
| 2018 Forest River Prime Time | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 7 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2018 Forest River Prime Time trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect federal placard information can lead an owner to load the vehicle beyond its cargo carrying capacity or GVWR, which increases crash risk. Use the corrected placard information before loading or towing, and confirm the updated label is installed. 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 your nearest franchised Forest River dealer to get the free corrected Federal Placard that fixes the misstated CCC and GVWR information.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 18V270 when you call.
- Use the corrected Federal Placard before loading the trailer, and keep cargo within the listed CCC and GVWR.
What happens at the repair
Forest River has notified owners and provided corrected Federal Placards at no charge. The corrected placard replaces the label with the wrong Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Cargo Carrying Capacity information, so the trailer's certification label matches the required data. Parts and label replacement are free under the recall. If you already paid out of pocket for a corrected placard or related certification label repair before the recall notice, Forest River's general reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Bring prior repair paperwork to the service desk.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 27, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 3, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| June 25, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| June 25, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 25, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V270?
Recall 18V270 covers 7 2018 Forest River Prime Time recreational trailers with an incorrect Federal Placard. The label shows the wrong gross vehicle weight rating and cargo carrying capacity, which can lead an owner to overload the trailer and increase crash risk.
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 18V270. If it is, contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-2589 and reference Forest River recall number 61-0704 to get the corrected Federal Placard.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Forest River provided corrected Federal Placards free of charge for recall 18V270. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost to the owner, and the remedy for this recall is the corrected weight and cargo label.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is overloading the trailer because the Federal Placard lists incorrect weight information. If the trailer is loaded beyond its cargo carrying capacity or gross vehicle weight rating, crash risk increases. Use the corrected placard before loading the trailer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V270000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-862-2589 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V270 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V270000 |
Source documents
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 →