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- TRAILER HITCHES
- Problem
- 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).
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
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. The drawbars can fracture during operation.
If a drawbar fails, the trailer can lose control or detach from the tow vehicle, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should stop using the trailer for towing until the drawbars are inspected or replaced, and should check whether their trailer is covered by this recall.
The replacement drawbars are free of charge at an authorized dealer. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-848-9216 and reference recall number 24-09142016-0244. You can also check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Amera-Lite | 20162017 |
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