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

makesAndModels

model 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V682000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-09-21T00:00:00
Subject: Drawbar and coupler may fracture
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 45

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 24-09142016-0244
Recall Type: Vehicle
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).
Consequence Summary: 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.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 51.11

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NHTSA ID: 16V682000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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