Report Date
Jan 20, 2023
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Affected Vehicles
2
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
Fractured drawbars can cause a loss of trailer control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.