Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V490000 Reported July 26, 2018

Incorrect axle capacity on federal placard

Forest River, Inc. · Equipment · 7 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V490000
Manufacturer Campaign
48-0801
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
7
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 26, 2018
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

The incorrect federal placard may result in the axles being overloaded, causing a loss of control, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18V490000 or campaign 48-0801.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V490000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V490000?

NHTSA recall 18V490000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on July 26, 2018. It addresses: Incorrect axle capacity on federal placard. The recall affects approximately 7 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V490000 or the manufacturer campaign number 48-0801. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.