PRIME TIME CRUSADER (2017) recall — Equipment
Forest River is recalling 2017 Prime Time Crusader trailers with incorrect axle placard causing potential overload and crash risk. Owners must get corrected placard free.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Incorrect axle information on the placard can result in the trailer being overloaded, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling 2017 Prime Time Crusader trailers that have a placard showing 7,000 lb axle capacity instead of the actual 6,000 lb capacity. This could cause the trailer to be overloaded, leading to loss of control and crashes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226331-forest-river-2017-prime-time-crusader-trailer-recall-incorrect-axle.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226331-forest-river-2017-prime-time-crusader-trailer-recall-incorrect-axle · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V141000
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“Forest River 2017 Prime Time Crusader Trailer Recall: Incorrect Axle Placard Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226331-forest-river-2017-prime-time-crusader-trailer-recall-incorrect-axle. Based on NHTSA recall #17V141000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V141000).
Why it’s dangerous
The placard incorrectly states the trailer's axle capacity as 7,000 lbs when it's actually 6,000 lbs. This means the trailer could be overloaded with cargo, causing loss of control and increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Prime Time Crusader recreational trailers with model CSF338RSK are affected. Trailer operators are most at risk due to potential overload conditions.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017 Prime Time Crusader trailers with model CSF338RSK. The Federal placard shows 7,000 lbs axle capacity instead of 6,000 lbs.
- Brand
Forest River- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call 1-574-862-1025 to get the corrected placard for free.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners and dealers will replace the Federal placard with a corrected placard, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for the recall is 49-02242017-0331.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The placard incorrectly states the axle capacity as 7,000 lbs when it's actually 6,000 lbs, causing potential overload and crash risk.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check for 2017 Prime Time Crusader trailers with model CSF338RSK that show 7,000 lbs axle capacity on the placard instead of 6,000 lbs.
What should I do if I have this trailer?
Contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-862-1025 to get a corrected placard for free.
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 17V141000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 17V141000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners and dealers will replace the Federal placard with a corrected placard, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for the recall is 49-02242017-0331. 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 #17V141000 (June 3, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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