The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·23V015000·Announced 2023-01-20

Forest River Recalls 2016-2017 Ameralite Cargo Trailers for Drawbar Defect

Forest River is recalling 2016-2017 Ameralite Cargo trailers because welded drawbars may fracture, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (welded drawbars) that can cause loss of control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ameralite Cargo trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the welded trailer drawbars may be insufficient for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). This condition can cause the drawbars to fracture.

A fractured drawbar can cause a loss of trailer control and increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the drawbars free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 1, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-848-1335 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 — Recreational Vehicle / Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
296

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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