PRIME TIME TRACER (2019) recall — Power Train
Forest River recalls 2019 Primetime Tracer trailers with potentially overheating hub bearings that could cause handling issues and crashes. Owners must have hubs inspected and repaired free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling 2019 Primetime Tracer trailers because their hub bearings may not be properly greased, causing overheating and potential hub failure that could lead to crashes. This affects owners who bought the trailers between February 2019 and now. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224288-forest-river-2019-primetime-tracer-power-train-recall-overheating-bearings.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224288-forest-river-2019-primetime-tracer-power-train-recall-overheating-bearings · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V879000
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“Forest River 2019 Primetime Tracer Power Train Recall: Overheating Bearings Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224288-forest-river-2019-primetime-tracer-power-train-recall-overheating-bearings. Based on NHTSA recall #18V879000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V879000).
Why it’s dangerous
The hub bearings may not be sufficiently greased, causing them to overheat and fail. When this happens, the hub can become unstable, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Coachmen Apex, Spirit, Primetime Impression, and Tracer trailers are affected. Those who have not had the hubs inspected by a dealer are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Primetime Tracer trailer has the model name listed on the recall notice. The recall began February 4, 2019, and applies to specific trailer models.
- Brand
Forest River- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Inspection
Dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings if needed at no cost.
Check Recall Status
Owners can verify if their trailer is affected by contacting Forest River customer service or the listed numbers.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Primetime customer service at (574) 862-1025, Coachmen Apex (574) 358-0401, Coachmen Spirit (574) 825-8205, or Dexter Axle (574) 295-7888. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0923.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The inner hub bearings may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.
How can I check if my trailer is affected?
Check if your 2019 Primetime Tracer trailer is listed in the recall notice. The recall began February 4, 2019, and applies to specific models.
What should I do if my trailer is affected?
Dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings if needed at no cost.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V879000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 18V879000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Primetime customer service at (574) 862-1025, Coachmen Apex (574) 358-0401, Coachmen Spirit (574) 825-8205, or Dexter Axle (574) 295-7888. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0923. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V879000 (November 12, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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