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
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 (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.
- 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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