NHTSA vehicle safety data
2019 Prime Time Tracer Recalls & Complaints
The 2019 Prime Time Tracer has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Prime Time dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Prime Time Tracer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2019 Prime Time Tracer owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2019 Prime Time Tracer, describing incidents dated September 2, 2018.
Most-cited components
- Suspension 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11130978 · Filed
DEXTER AXLE WAS BENT FROM THE FACTORY. UNABLE TO TOW SAFELY.
Insufficient Grease on Bearings may cause Failure
NHTSA #18V879000 · Power Train — Axle Hubs · NHTSA notice
Reported December 11, 2018 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 128 vehicles
Repair completion: 67.97% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 51-0923 · Owners notified February 4, 2019 · Vehicles built September 13, 2018 – October 16, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Apex, Spirit, Primetime Impression, and Tracer recreational trailers. The inner hub bearings may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.
Safety consequence
If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Countertop may cause Burns after Oven Use
NHTSA #18V534000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported August 15, 2018 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 22 vehicles
Repair completion: 18.18% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 48-0833 · Owners notified September 11, 2018 · Vehicles built July 25, 2018 – August 7, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Prime Time Tracer and Avenger travel trailers equipped with a Greystone oven. These ovens may be missing a diverter which can cause the countertop to get extremely hot.
Safety consequence
The hot countertop increases the risk of burn injuries.
Manufacturer remedy
Forest River will notify owners and dealers will install a diverter, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact Prime Time customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 48-0833.
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.
Other Prime Time Tracer model years
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