CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Forest River Amera-Lite has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (2 reports).
2016 Forest River Amera-Lite recalls
Trailer Drawbar Can Crack and Cause Loss of Control
Certain 2016-2017 Amera-Lite cargo trailers have welded drawbars that may not be strong enough for the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating.
Trailer Drawbars May Crack and Cause Loss of Control
Certain cargo trailers built between February and May 2016 may have drawbars made from steel tubing that is too thin for the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating.
Most common 2016 Forest River Amera-Lite problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2016 Forest River Amera-Lite. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V015000 (Equipment, Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the parts had been shipped to the local dealer for the recall repair. The contact stated that he later followed up with the manufacturer and was informed that the part was never shipped to the local dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH and descending a steep road grade, a 2016 Forest River Amera-lite box trailer that he was towing, the two supports which are welded to the trailer tongue had failed and the trailer separated from the hitch. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over as soon as he was aware the trailer was no longer attached to his vehicle. The contact stated that the trailer tongue was still attached to the trailer hitch ball on his vehicle. The contact stated that the trailer had drifted across two lanes of traffic and hit a guard rail on the front end of the trailer and then settled a
THREE TIRES ON TRAVEL TRAILER HAD SUDDEN FAILURE (BLOW-OUTS) ON VACATION TRIP FROM OCT 16 TO OCTOBER 23, 2017. TRAILER WAS WITHIN WEIGHT LIMITS BASED ON CAT SCALE TICKETS FROM OCTOBER 16. TIRES WERE PROPERLY INFLATED. THESE TIRES WERE ORIGINAL ISSUE ON THE TRAILER, HAD BEEN DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 3,000 MILES, AND WERE ONLY 2 1/2 YEARS OLD. BLOWN TIRES CAUSED $3,948 DAMAGE TO TRAILER. THESE WERE LIONSHEAD CASTLE ROCK ST TIRES. STATED HERE BECAUSE THAT IS NOT A CHOICE ON THE FOLLOWING PULL-DOWN TIRE BRAND MENU.
TRAILER TIRE BLOW OUT, LUCKILY NO INJURIES TO ANY PEOPLE BUT DAMAGE TO THE TRAILER. THE DROP DOWNS DON'T HAVE MY EXACT INFORMATION. THE TIRES WERE LIONSHEAD, CASTLE ROCK TIRES. THE TRAILER IS A 2016 FOREST RIVER, ROCKWOOD, WINDJAMMER 3006WK
2016 Forest River Amera-Lite questions
Does the 2016 Forest River Amera-Lite have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2016 Forest River Amera-Lite: Trailer Drawbar Can Crack and Cause Loss of Control; Trailer Drawbars May Crack and Cause Loss of Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Forest River Amera-Lite?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (2), Equipment (2), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Forest River Amera-Lite has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.