2021 Prime Time Tracer Recall: Tail light is located too close to the water heater exhaust, which may…
NHTSA campaign 21V575000 · Exterior Lighting · filed Jul 28, 2021 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Prime Time Tracer TRT22RBS recreational trailers. The tail light is located too close to the water heater exhaust, which may cause the tail light to become distorted and fail.
The risk
A distorted or inoperative lens can reduce trailer visibility for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will replace the tail light with a flush mount tail light, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1389.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Time | Tracer | 2021 |
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Other campaigns involving Prime Time vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V575000 (manufacturer number 51-1389). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.