Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V682000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V682000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2016-2017 amera-lite cargo trailers, models aldd610sa, aldr610sa, aldd612sa and aldr612sa, manufactured february 11, 2016, to may 11, 2016 Includes 45 affected units, Drawbar and Coupler may Fracture, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2016-2017 amera-lite cargo trailers, models aldd610sa, aldr610sa, aldd612sa and aldr612sa, manufactured february 11, 2016, to may 11, 2016
Defect Summary
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).
Corrective Action
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.