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2016-2017 Forest River Amera-Lite recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on January 20, 2023. It covers about 296 vehicles.

vehicles affected
296
reported
Jan 20, 2023
owners notified
Mar 1, 2023

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 23V015000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2017 Forest River Amera-Lite recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 23V015000, reported on January 20, 2023, covers about 296 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 23V015000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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