NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Ameralite Cargo Van Trailer Recalls & Complaints
The 2016 Ameralite Cargo Van Trailer has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2016 Ameralite Cargo Van Trailer. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ameralite dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Ameralite Cargo Van Trailer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Drawbar and Coupler may Fracture
NHTSA #20V380000 · Trailer Hitches · NHTSA notice
Reported July 1, 2020 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 2 vehicles
Repair completion: 0% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 24-1191 · Owners notified July 28, 2020
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling 2016 Amera-Lite Cargo Van trailers, model ALD612SA. 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.
Manufacturer remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a double hollow tube to both drawbars, free of charge. This recall began July 28, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-848-1335. Forest River's number for this recall is 24-1191.
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.
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