Recall 16V682000

TRAILER HITCHES

Report Date

20160921

Component

TRAILER HITCHES

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Amera-Lite cargo trailers, models ALDD610SA, ALDR610SA, ALDD612SA and ALDR612SA, manufactured February 11, 2016, to May 11, 2016. 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).

Safety Consequence

The drawbars can fracture and fail during operation, potentially resulting in a loss of control or the trailer detaching from the tow vehicle. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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. Forest River's number for this recall is 24-09142016-0244.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2016	FOREST RIVER	AMERA-LITE
2017	FOREST RIVER	AMERA-LITE

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.