AMERA-LITE CARGO VAN TRAILER 2016: TRAILER HITCHES
| Make : AMERA-LITE | Model : CARGO VAN TRAILER | Year : 2016 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 20V380000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2020-07-28 | Date Received by ODI: 2020-07-01 | Date Added to Database: 2020-07-01 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 24-1191 | ||
| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2 | ||
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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". |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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. |
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