Forest River Recalls 2016-2017 Amera-Lite Trailers Due to Drawbar Defect
Forest River is recalling 2016-2017 Amera-Lite cargo trailers because the drawbar steel tubes may be too thin, risking fracture and trailer detachment.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (drawbar fracture) that can lead to trailer detachment and loss of control, meeting the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.
Plain-English summary
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Amera-Lite cargo trailers, including models ALDD610SA, ALDR610SA, ALDD612SA, and ALDR612SA. These units were manufactured between February 11, 2016, and May 11, 2016.
The recall addresses a defect where the thickness of the steel tubes used to manufacture the trailer's drawbars may be insufficient for the vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). This condition can cause the drawbars to fracture and fail during operation, potentially resulting in a loss of control or the trailer detaching from the tow vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drawbars free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-848-9216 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FOREST RIVER AMERA-LITE
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Cargo Trailer
- Affected units
- 45
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- AMERA-LITE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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