Recall 18V414 affects 301 2016-2018 Forest River Prime Time recreational trailers with incorrect tire-pressure placards. Forest River provides corrected placards free.
Forest River is recalling 301 2016-2018 Prime Time recreational trailers because the Federal Placard lists tire pressure as 65 PSI instead of the correct 80 PSI. Underinflated tires can wear prematurely and increase the risk of a crash, and Forest River dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
On 2016-2018 Forest River Prime Time recreational trailers, the Federal Placard is the tire and loading label attached to the trailer. It tells the owner and service shop the tire size, rim information, and correct cold tire pressure to use before towing.
On affected trailers, that placard lists 65PSI instead of the correct 80PSI. Forest River traced the problem to the wrong tire specification being selected, which printed the wrong pressure on the label. The trailer itself was not described as having a different tire or wheel part; the recall fix is a new Federal Placard that shows the correct PSI.
An owner looking only at the original placard would see the wrong pressure instruction, not a broken part. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
Each listed model year includes the tire component and the vehicle label (placard or certification).
| 2017 Forest River Prime Time | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2017 Forest River Prime Time | tire |
| 2016 Forest River Prime Time | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2016 Forest River Prime Time | tire |
| 2018 Forest River Prime Time | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2018 Forest River Prime Time | tire |
| Units affected | 301 |
| 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 this recall applies to your specific trailer.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect tire information can lead the operator to run a tire underinflated. That can cause premature tire wear and increase the risk of a crash. There is no listed warning sign before the tire has been used at the wrong pressure, so check the placard and tire pressure before towing. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016-2018 Forest River Prime Time trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free corrected Federal Placard that replaces the incorrect 65 PSI tire-pressure label with the correct 80 PSI label.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River has mailed one, or reference recall number 18V414 when you call.
- Avoid towing with tires set from the incorrect 65 PSI placard; confirm the correct 80 PSI tire pressure with Forest River or the dealer before your next trip.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer or authorized service point, Forest River provides a corrected Federal Placard that lists the proper 80 PSI tire pressure instead of 65 PSI. The corrected placard is free under the recall. The work is limited to replacing the incorrect label, so parts and labor are covered. Forest River has a general reimbursement plan on file. If you already paid for a related placard correction, ask Forest River customer service how to submit documentation under the manufacturer's standard reimbursement plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 19, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 24, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| July 29, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| July 29, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 29, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V414?
Recall 18V414 covers 301 2016-2018 Forest River Prime Time recreational trailers with an incorrect Federal Placard. The placard lists tire pressure as 65PSI, but the correct pressure is 80PSI. Underinflated tires can wear early and increase crash risk. Forest River provides the corrected placard for free.
What should I do if my 2016-2018 Forest River Prime Time is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 18V414. If it is, contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025 or a franchised Forest River dealer and ask for the corrected Federal Placard. Reference recall number 18V414000 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost, and Forest River provides the corrected Federal Placard free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included 2016-2018 Forest River Prime Time trailers.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is tire underinflation. If the trailer placard shows 65PSI instead of the correct 80PSI, an owner can inflate the tires below the required pressure. That can cause premature tire wear and increase crash risk. The free fix is a corrected Federal Placard.
What if I bought my Forest River Prime Time used?
The free recall still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Prime Time trailer is included, then contact Forest River customer service or a franchised Forest River dealer and reference recall number 18V414000.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V414000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-862-1025 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V414 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V414000 |
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 →