2016–2017 Forest River Amera-Lite Recall: Welded trailer drawbars may be insufficient for the Gross Vehicle Weight…
NHTSA campaign 23V015000 · Equipment · filed Jan 20, 2023 · verified Sep 13, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
Fractured drawbars can cause a loss of trailer control and increase the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | Amera-Lite | 2016, 2017 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 23V015000 (manufacturer number 24-1592). Data last verified Sep 13, 2026.