Defect Description For Recall
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2017 Xlr Toyhauler And Prime Time Spartan Recreational Fifth-Wheel Vehicles Manufactured August 21, 2016, To December 12, 2016. The Affected Vehicles Have Rear Cargo Door Hinges With Welds On The Hinge Pin And Hinge Plate That May Be Insufficient, And As A Result, The Top Of The Door May Swing Down With More Force Than Normal.
Make Of Vehicle
PRIME TIME
Model Of Vehicle
SPARTAN
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
16V957000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
Effect Of Defect
The Hinge Pin May Separate From The Hinge Plate, Leading The Side Of The Door To Shift. This Condition Could Cause The Springs To Lift Off The Hinged End Of The Door And Could Cause The Top Of The Door To Swing Down With More Force Than Normal, Increasing The Risk Of Personal Injury.
Fix Defect
Forest River Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Ramp Door Hinge, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On February 22, 2017. For More Information, Xlr Owners May Call 1-574-642-0432 And Spartan Owners May Call 1-574-862-1025. Forest River’S Number For This Recall Is 51-12312016-0310.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20160821
End Of Manufacture
20161212
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
366
Date Owners Notified
20170222
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20161231
Make Campaign Number
51-12312016-0310