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2016 Forest River Prime Time problems

The most common problem on the 2016 Forest River Prime Time is tires. Its complaint count is close to a typical Prime Time model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
1
Worst area
Tires

The worst 2016 Forest River Prime Time problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Tires
    2
  • Body
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Suspension
    1

Problems by type

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  • Tires
    2
  • Body
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Suspension
    1

Recalls 1

Equipment: other: labelsReported June 19, 2018 · 301 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forest River Prime Time recreational trailers. The Federal Placard incorrectly states that the tire pressure should be 65PSI when the correct tire pressure is 80PSI. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
The incorrect tire information may cause the operator to underinflate the tire, leading to premature tire wear and increasing 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 July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑862‑1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 48-0756.

Recall number 18V414000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Forest River Prime Time 1

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 2016 Forest River Prime Time owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 12, 2023 · Body, Suspension · 500 miles · LA

The contact owns a 2016 Forest River Prime time Crusader equipped with Trailer King tire, tire line not available, and tire size RST28/80r/16. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH the rear passenger side tire blew out and torn the flooring in the RV and the sliding. The contact replaced the tire. The RV was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and stated that a lift kit needed to be placed under the suspension. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they're not required to perform the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V140000 (Equipment, Structure). The failure mileage was 500.

Filed Sep 18, 2019 · Tires · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 forest river tracer prime time (na) equipped with goodyear radial tires, size: st205/75r14 (na). While driving 60 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the rear of the trailer. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The contact called roadside assistance who came out and changed the rear passenger tire on the trailer. On september 4, 2019, the front passenger tire exploded. Later that day, the rear driver's side tire also explored. The trailer was taken to goodyear auto service (located at 50 n dobson rd, mesa, az 85201, (480) 962-4205) where it was diagnosed that the undercarriage, weatherproofing, and styrofoam installation needed to be repaired. The trailer was not repaired. The contact decided to change all four tires on his own. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle and tire failure mileage were unknown.

Filed Oct 17, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · MI · fire

The external LED lighting on this avenger travel trailer were in use and started a fire that burned through the plastic casing. This caused the awning above to have smoke damage. Luckily we caught it in time that the awning or trailer didn't catch on fire which would have resulted in a total loss of a trailer.

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Is the 2016 Forest River Prime Time reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2016 Forest River Prime Time, close to a typical Prime Time model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Forest River Prime Time?

Tires, with 2 complaints. Next is body (1).

How many recalls does the 2016 Forest River Prime Time have?

1 recall, covering equipment.

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