Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ameralite Cargo trailers
— Recall Campaign #23V015000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 296 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
23V015000
| Manufacturer: | Forest River, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 20, 2023 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 23V015000 |
| Units affected: | 296 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- Fractured drawbars can cause a loss of trailer control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.