2016–2017 Forest River Amera-lite: Equipment recall
NHTSA campaign 23V015000 · 296 units potentially affected · filed Jan 20, 2023
What's wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ameralite Cargo trailers. The welded trailer drawbars may be insufficient for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), which can cause the drawbars to fracture.
Why it matters
Fractured drawbars can cause a loss of trailer control and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the drawbars, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-848-1335. Forest River's number for this recall is 24-1592.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V015000
- Manufacturer no.
- 24-1592
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; STRUCTURE
- Units affected
- 296
- Report received
- Jan 20, 2023
- Owner letters
- Mar 1, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Forest River Amera-lite 2016, 2017