CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Forest River Amera-Lite has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Equipment (1 report).
2017 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 2017 Forest River Amera-Lite problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
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.
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
2017 Forest River Amera-Lite questions
Does the 2017 Forest River Amera-Lite have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 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 2017 Forest River Amera-Lite?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (1), Tires (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Forest River Amera-Lite has been fixed?
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