Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #20V380000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V380000 by Forest River, Inc.. Includes 2 affected units, Drawbar and Coupler may Fracture, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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).

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V380000

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2020-07-01T00:00:00

Subject: Drawbar and coupler may fracture

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 2

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 24-1191

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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).

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 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 0

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NHTSA ID: 20V380000

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