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Forest River Amera-Lite recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the Forest River Amera-Lite, covering 341 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Forest River Amera-Lite recalls by model year

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StructureReported January 20, 2023 · 296 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
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.

Recall number 23V015000 · Recall details

Trailer hitchesReported September 21, 2016 · 45 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.

Recall number 16V682000 · Recall details

Questions about the Forest River Amera-Lite recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the Forest River Amera-Lite have?

2, covering structure and trailer hitches.

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