Recall 18V490 affects 7 2019 Prime Time Crusader trailers with incorrect axle-capacity placards. Replacement Federal Placards are free from Prime Time.
Prime Time is recalling 7 2019 Crusader fifth-wheel recreational trailers because the Federal Placard lists each axle at 6,000 lbs when the actual capacity is 5,100 lbs. That wrong label can lead owners to overload the axles, causing loss of control and increasing crash risk; the dealer repair is free.
Does this recall apply to your specific vehicle?
The official, free per-VIN recall check is run by NHTSA. Enter your VIN and we'll forward you directly — and add you to a free watchlist so you hear about new recalls for your vehicle.
Check my VIN at NHTSARecallNotify doesn't check your VIN — NHTSA's official tool does. We use your email only to alert you to new recalls.
Watch this vehicle for recalls
Add it to your free watchlist and we will alert you as new federal recalls are posted for your year, make and model. New-recall alerts are rolling out now.
You are on the watchlist.
We will email you as new federal recalls are posted for your vehicle.
What's wrong?
The Federal placard on a 2019 Prime Time Crusader is the weight and tire label that tells an owner how the trailer is rated. It lists the axle weight capacity so the trailer is loaded and serviced against the correct limit.
On these Crusader trailers, the placard lists the axle capacity as 6,000lbs, but the axles installed on the trailer are rated for 5,100lbs. The problem came from incorrect data entry when the new vehicle information was assigned. That means the label tells an owner the axle can carry more weight than it is actually rated to carry.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is the printed rating, not a part that gives a sound, light, smell, or change in handling before the owner relies on the wrong weight limit.
Who's affected?
| 2019 Prime Time Crusader | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 7 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2019 Prime Time Crusader trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect Federal Placard can lead an owner to load the trailer beyond its axle ratings, which can cause loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign from the placard itself, so use the corrected label before loading or towing. Repair is free at any franchised Prime Time dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 Prime Time Crusader is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Prime Time dealer to schedule the free Federal Placard replacement that corrects the axle-capacity label.
- Reference recall number 18V490 when you call, and ask whether the replacement placard is ready for your trailer.
- Bring the recall notice or replacement placard if you received one, so the dealer can verify the label change.
- Avoid loading the trailer to the 6,000 lb axle rating shown on the incorrect placard until the corrected label is installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Prime Time technician replaces the incorrect Federal Placard with a corrected placard for the trailer. The recall repair is free, including the replacement label and labor tied to installing it. Prime Time has already opened this repair, so owners can ask the service desk to handle the placard replacement under recall 18V490. The manufacturer has a general reimbursement plan on file. If you already paid out of pocket for a placard-related correction, bring documentation to the dealer or contact customer service about reimbursement under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 26, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 31, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| September 4, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| September 4, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 4, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V490?
Recall 18V490 covers 7 2019 Prime Time Crusader fifth-wheel trailers with an incorrect Federal Placard. The placard lists axle capacity as 6,000 lbs, but the actual axle capacity is 5,100 lbs. Prime Time will provide replacement Federal Placards for free.
What should I do if my 2019 Prime Time Crusader is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 18V490. If it is, contact a franchised Prime Time dealer or Prime Time customer service at 1-574-862-1025 to get the replacement Federal Placard. Reference recall number 18V490 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost. For recall 18V490, Prime Time will provide the replacement Federal Placard free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is axle overload from the incorrect weight label. If the trailer is loaded based on the wrong 6,000 lb axle rating instead of the actual 5,100 lb rating, the overloaded axles can lead to loss of control and increase crash risk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V490000 |
|---|---|
| Prime Time customer service | 1-574-862-1025 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V490 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V490000 |
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 →