Recall 23V015000: 2016–2017 Forest River Amera-Lite

Report received

Jan 20, 2023

Manufacturer

Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected

296vehicles

Model years

2016–2017

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

Fractured drawbars can cause a loss of trailer control and increase the risk of a crash.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2016 Forest River Amera-Lite4 complaints
• 2017 Forest River Amera-Lite2 complaints