2016 PRIME TIME SPARTAN

2 recalls, 3 complaints - 1 TSBs

16V828000 Nov 15, 2016
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 FR3 motorhomes manufactured September 24, 2014, to May 12, 2016; 2015-2017 Prime Time Spartan toyhaulers manufactured June 10, 2014, to May 31, 2016; 2013-2016 Palomino Columbus toyhaulers manufactured October 4, 2012, to De... Read more
Consequence
If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on January 3, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102016-0271.
1,104 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
15V875000 Dec 23, 2015
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Prime Time recreational trailers, models FHT2614X, FHT2910 and FHT2912X, manufactured September 14, 2015, to December 17, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a Federal Placard that lists an incorrect tire size of ST... Read more
Consequence
Over inflated tires may result in sudden tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal placard, free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-3001. Forest River's number for this recall is 49-12182015-0124.
60 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
WHEELS1
TIRES1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 20, 2018
Incident date: Sep 5, 2018
2016 SPARTAN 300 TOYHAULER WITH SCHWINTEK SLIDE, THE FRONT (LEFT WHEN FACING) MOTOR MOUNTING BRACKET LOST ALL OF THE MOUNTING SCREWS DURING TRAVEL ALLOWING THE FRONT PORTION TO EXTEND AT HIGHWAY SPEED.WIRE & WEATHER STRIPPING DAMAGED, BENT PARTS..FOREST RIVER/PRIMETIME ADVISED..SERIOUS HAZARD TO SEL... Read more
TIRES Jul 20, 2017
Incident date: Jun 28, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 PRIME TIME SPARTAN 1234X EQUIPPED WITH POWER KING TOWMAX SP TIRES, SIZE: 235/80/R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACTED NOTICED THAT A VEHICLE BEHIND HIM WAS FLASHING THEIR HEADLIGHTS. THE CONTACT LOOKED IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR AND NOTICED THAT THE FRON... Read more
WHEELS Jul 19, 2016
Incident date: Jul 15, 2016
ALL 4 TIRES FAILED. I WAS PULLING THE TRAILER AT 65 MPH ON I95 IN SOUTH CAROLINA WHEN THE TIRES FAILED ONE BY ONE WITHIN 1 WEEK.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 PRIME TIME SPARTAN

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
491410 Aug 18, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a generic use wiring diagram used for Prime Time Travel Trailer and Fifth-Wheel Recreationally Vehicles.

PRIME TIME SPARTAN - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the PRIME TIME SPARTAN across all model years (2015, 2017).

5 Total Recalls
5 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

PRIME TIME SPARTAN - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2017 2 0 View
2016 (current) 2 3
2015 1 0 View
2014 0 2 View

Other PRIME TIME Models

Model Recalls Complaints
AVENGER 0 0 View
CRUSADER 0 0 View
FORD TRANSIT CONVERSION 0 0 View
FURY 0 0 View
IMPRESSION 0 0 View
LACROSSE 0 0 View
NAVI 0 0 View
OZARK 0 0 View