NHTSA recall campaign
23V015000
ManufacturerForest River, Inc.Reported2023-01-20Affected296 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
Fractured drawbars can cause a loss of trailer control and increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →