NHTSA vehicle safety data

2016 Forest River Amera-Lite

The 2016 Forest River Amera-Lite has 2 NHTSA recalls and 4 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Forest River dealer.

Complete safety data for the 2016 Forest River Amera-Lite. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

NHTSA #23V015000

Reported January 20, 2023 · Forest River, Inc.

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.

Free manufacturer 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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

TRAILER HITCHES

NHTSA #16V682000

Reported September 21, 2016 · Forest River, Inc.

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.

Free manufacturer 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.

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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