Forest River recall: Trailer hitches
What is wrong
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).
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Forest River Amera-Lite 2016–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V682000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 21, 2016
- Owners notified
- Oct 24, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 45
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 11, 2016 to May 11, 2016
- Part
- Trailer hitches
- Maker's own recall number
- 24-09142016-0244
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
- Forest River recall: Equipment Jan 20, 2023
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.