NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V490
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 7
Incorrect Axle Capacity on Federal Placard
The incorrect Federal Placard may result in the axles being overloaded, causing a loss of control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Prime Time Crusader fifth-wheel recreational trailers, model CSF315RST. The Federal Placard on these vehicles indicate that the axles have a weight capacity of 6,000lbs, however, their actual capacity is 5,100lbs.
Remedy
Forest River has notified owners, and will provide replacement Federal Placards, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 48-0801.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Acknowledgement
August 14, 2018
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCAK-18V490-4824.pdf
- 72" from Hubface to Hubface and 58" Spring Center to Spring Center.
- Springs are 25 1/4" long and 1 3/4" wide
- 4 Leaf Springs
- 2-3/8" Main Tube
- 5 Lug with a 4 1/2" bolt pattern. 1/2 lug studs.
- Adjustable spring mounts offer a variety of mounting positions
- Fast Lube spindles allow you to re-grease the bearings without removing the hubs
- Stainless steel wear sleeves prevent rust from wearing on the rubber oil seal
- 1.5in. square tube steel axle is hot dip galvanized with adjustable spring centers
- 59 1/2in. hubface, 43in.–49in. adjustable spring centers, 64 1/2in. overall length, 1 1/16in. inner bearing, 1 1/16in. outer bearing, 1.25in. seal, Brake flange included
- 60" from Hubface to Hubface and 48" Spring Center to Spring Center.
- Springs are 25 1/4" long and 1 3/4" wide.
- 4 Leaf Springs
- 2-3/8" Main Tube
- 5 Lug with a 4 1/2" bolt pattern. 1/2 lug studs.
- 1 1/4" Diameter, 3 3/8" long shaft, BT8 1" spindle.
- Spindle includes spindle nut, spindle washer, and cotter pin.
- 5-4.5" BT8 hub pre raced and studded.
- Hub includes inner and outer bearing L44643, seal, grease cap, and lug nuts.
- Rated at 1000 lbs. per spindle, two will hold 2,000 lbs.
- 1 1/4" Diameter, 3 3/8" long shaft, BT8 1" spindle.
- Spindle includes spindle nut, spindle washer, and cotter pin.
- 4-4" BT8 hub pre raced and studded.
- Hub includes inner and outer bearing L44643, seal, grease cap, and lug nuts.
- Rated at 1000 lbs. per spindle, two will hold 2,000 lbs.
- Kit Includes
- (4) 5-1/2" Long U-bolts
- (2) U-Bolt plates for 1-3/4" springs
- (8) 1/2"-20 Hex nuts
- Capacity: 5200
- Pack of 4 grease caps
- Dust Cap
- Comes with rubber plug
- 2.44"
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