Defect Description For Recall
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).
Make Of Vehicle
FOREST RIVER
Model Of Vehicle
AMERA-LITE
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V682000
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 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20160211
End Of Manufacture
20160511
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
45
Date Owners Notified
20161024
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160921
Make Campaign Number
24-09142016-0244