2016 Forest River Prime Time Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prime Time years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Forest River Prime Time. That is the most of any Prime Time model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 500 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Forest River Prime Time problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 67% | 500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | 500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | 500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Forest River Prime Time recalls (1)
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Equipment:other:labels; tires
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
Other Forest River Prime Time years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Prime Time | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 Prime Time | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 Prime Time | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Forest River Prime Time?
Owners most often report tires, electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Forest River Prime Time?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Forest River Prime Time a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Prime Time model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.