2016 Ameralite Cargo Van Trailer Recall: Thickness of the steel tubes used to manufacture the trailer's drawbars…
NHTSA campaign 20V380000 · Trailer Hitches · filed Jul 1, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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).
The 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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ameralite | Cargo Van Trailer | 2016 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V380000 (manufacturer number 24-1191). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.