AMERALITE CARGO VAN TRAILER 2016: TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V380000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AMERALITE | CARGO VAN TRAILER | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-07-28 | 2020-07-01 | 2020-07-01 |
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 24-1191
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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".
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.
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.
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.
