Amera-Lite / Ameralite / Cargo Mate and more recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Amera-Lite cargo trailers manufactured November 2, 2005, to July 21, 2011; 2007-2013 Cargo Mate cargo trailers manufactured December 1, 2006, to February 27, 2013; 2005-2016 Continental Cargo cargo trailers manufactured January 27, 2005, to November 11, 2015; and 2007-2012 US Cargo cargo trailers manufactured January 30, 2007, to July 12, 2011. The tire pressure specification for the 5.30" x 12" Load Range C Tire is listed as 50 PSI instead of the correct tire pressure specification of 80 PSI. As a result, the subject vehicles have incorrectly stated Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the Federal Placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
What could happen
Using the trailers to the loading specifications on the label while the tires are underinflated may result in sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners and will provide Federal placard stickers with the correct PSI, GAWR, and GVWR, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-266-7539. Forest River's number for this campaign is 51-02292016-0141.
Vehicles covered
- Amera-Lite Cargo Trailer 2009–2012
- Ameralite Cargo Trailer 2006–2008
- Cargo Mate Cargo Trailer 2007–2013
- Continental Cargo Cargo Trailer 2005–2016
- Us Cargo Cargo Trailer 2007–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V150000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 11, 2016
- Owners notified
- Apr 8, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 355
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 1, 2006 to Feb 27, 2013
- Part
- Equipment › Other › Labels
- Maker's own recall number
- 51-02292016-0141
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 567
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Cargo Mate / Continental Cargo recall: Equipment Jul 6, 2022
- Cargo Mate / Continental Cargo recall: Equipment Nov 12, 2021
- Haulin' / Us Cargo recall: Equipment May 29, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.