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- TRAILER HITCHES
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling 2016 Amera-Lite Cargo Van trailers, model ALD612SA. 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 install a double hollow tube to both drawbars, free of charge. This recall began July 28, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-848-1335. Forest River's number for this recall is 24-1191.
- 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
The steel tubes used to build the trailer's drawbars may be too thin for the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating. Under load, the drawbars can fracture and fail while the trailer is being towed.
If a drawbar breaks, the trailer may lose control or detach from the tow vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and avoid towing with the trailer until the remedy is completed.
Forest River will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a double hollow tube on both drawbars at no charge. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-848-1335 (recall number 24-1191), and should check their vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ameralite Cargo Van Trailer | 2016 |
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