NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Forest River Amera-Lite Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 Forest River Amera-Lite has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Forest River dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Forest River Amera-Lite. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2017 Forest River Amera-Lite owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Forest River Amera-Lite, describing incidents dated October 20, 2020 to April 25, 2021.
Most-cited components
- Tires 2 complaints
- Equipment 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11413992 · Filed
A SECOND CASTLE ROCK TIRE HAS FAILED ON MY TRAVEL TRAILER WITH 200 MILES OF THE ONE THAT OCCURRED IN OCT 2020! THIS WAS A BLOW OUT AT LOW SPEED. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM. LIKE THE FIRST ONE, THE TIRE THREW THE STEEL BELT.
ODI #11413985 · Filed
UPON ARRIVING AT OUR CAMPSITE AT LOCK A, WE FOUND THE PASSENGER SIDE TRAILER TIRE WAS LEAKING AIR. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION, THE TIRE HAD THROW AN STEEL BELT. THE TIRE HAD ROUGHLY 2-3K MILES ON IT
Welded Drawbars May Fracture
NHTSA #23V015000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported January 20, 2023 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 296 vehicles
Repair completion: 4.05% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 24-1592 · Owners notified March 1, 2023
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.
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.
Drawbar and Coupler may Fracture
NHTSA #16V682000 · Trailer Hitches · NHTSA notice
Reported September 21, 2016 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 45 vehicles
Repair completion: 51.11% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 24-09142016-0244 · Owners notified October 24, 2016 · Vehicles built February 11, 2016 – May 11, 2016 (per NHTSA)
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.
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.
Other Forest River Amera-Lite model years
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