Recall 18V534 covers 22 2019 Prime Time Tracer and Avenger travel trailers with countertop-overheating Greystone ovens. The diverter repair is free.
Prime Time is recalling 22 2019 Tracer and Avenger travel trailers equipped with Greystone ovens because a missing diverter can let the countertop get extremely hot. The hot countertop increases the risk of burn injuries, and Prime Time dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Greystone oven in these 2019 Prime Time Tracer and Avenger travel trailers needs a heat diverter. That diverter is a shield or channel that moves hot oven exhaust away from the countertop and nearby trailer materials. With the diverter in place, heat from normal cooking follows the intended path instead of collecting under the counter.
On affected trailers, the diverter was left out during oven manufacturing. Without it, heat from the oven reaches the countertop directly and raises the surface temperature enough to char the counter. The problem is not a setting or owner maintenance issue; it is a missing oven part.
There is no warning sign before failure. The first clue can be heat damage around the oven or countertop after use, but the recall record does not identify a reliable smell, light, sound, or performance change that warns you ahead of time.
Who's affected?
Covers Tracer and Avenger trailers from the 2019 model year, both tied to the recreational vehicle/trailer equipment category.
| 2019 Prime Time Tracer | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| 2019 Forest River Avenger | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| Units affected | 22 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The model year and model name narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A hot countertop increases the risk of burn injuries when someone touches or works near the affected surface. Keep passengers away from the countertop area until the diverter is installed, and schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Prime Time dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 Prime Time Tracer or Avenger is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Prime Time dealer to schedule the free oven-diverter installation that keeps the Greystone oven from overheating the countertop.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 18V534 when you call.
- Avoid using the Greystone oven until the diverter is installed, since the countertop can get extremely hot and burn someone.
- Call Prime Time customer service at 1-574-862-1025 with questions and reference Prime Time recall 48-0833.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Prime Time technician installs the missing diverter in the Greystone oven. The diverter directs heat away from the countertop area so the oven can be used without the heat buildup described in recall 18V534. Parts and labor are covered by the recall, and the dealer repair is available now. When you schedule service, tell the advisor the trailer has the Greystone oven diverter recall so the correct part is ready.
Timeline
| August 15, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 15, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| August 15, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| September 11, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| September 24, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V534?
Recall 18V534 covers 22 2019 Prime Time Tracer and Avenger travel trailers equipped with a Greystone oven missing a diverter. Without that diverter, the countertop can get extremely hot, increasing the risk of burn injuries. Dealers will install the diverter for free.
What should I do if my 2019 Prime Time Tracer or Avenger is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific travel trailer is included in recall 18V534. If it is, contact an authorized Prime Time dealer to schedule the Greystone oven diverter installation. Reference recall number 18V534 and Prime Time recall number 48-0833 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to complete the recall repair at no cost. For recall 18V534, the dealer will install the missing Greystone oven diverter free of charge, including covered parts and labor.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is burn injury from an extremely hot countertop near the Greystone oven. The missing diverter lets heat reach the countertop area. Until the diverter is installed, use caution around the oven and keep passengers away from hot surfaces.
What if I bought the travel trailer used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2019 Prime Time Tracer or Avenger is included, then call Prime Time customer service at 1-574-862-1025 or an authorized dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V534000 |
|---|---|
| Prime Time customer service | 1-574-862-1025 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V534 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V534000 |
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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