Check a VIN

2016 Prime Time Spartan recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2016 Prime Time Spartan, covering 1,164 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

All recalls

EquipmentReported November 15, 2016 · 1,104 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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 December 4, 2015; and 2015-2016 XLR Thunderbolt and Nitro toyhaulers manufactured May 23, 2014, to November 23, 2016. These vehicles were equipped with certain aluminum, black, ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. The affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.
Risk
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.

Recall number 16V828000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported December 23, 2015 · 60 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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 ST225/75R15 Load Range E, when the correct tire size is ST225/75R15 Load Range D. The actual tires installed on the trailer have a maximum tire pressure lower than what the placard lists and may be overinflated if filled per the placard specifications. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk
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.

Recall number 15V875000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2016 Prime Time Spartan recalls

How do I check if my 2016 Prime Time Spartan has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.

Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 2016 Prime Time Spartan have?

2, covering equipment.

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used 2016 Prime Time Spartan?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history