Defect Description For Recall
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).
Make Of Vehicle
AMERA-LITE
Model Of Vehicle
CARGO VAN TRAILER
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
20V380000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2
Date Owners Notified
20200728
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20200701
Make Campaign Number
24-1191