2016 FOREST RIVER AMERA-LITE
2 recalls, 5 complaints
23V015000 Jan 20, 2023
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ameralite Cargo trailers. The welded trailer drawbars may be insufficient for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), which can cause the drawbars to fracture.
Consequence
Fractured drawbars can cause a loss of trailer control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the drawbars, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-848-1335. Forest River's number for this recall is 24-1592.
16V682000 Sep 21, 2016
TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Description
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 insufficie... Read more
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.
Remedy
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.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Sep 25, 2023
Incident date: Sep 25, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 BMW X5. The contact stated while his daughter was driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that his daughter saw the drivetrain failure warning light illuminated. The contact stated that his daughter was able to pull over. The contact stated th... Read more
STEERING
Sep 25, 2023
Incident date: Sep 25, 2023
I lost all power in my steering and was completely unable to steer. I contacted Tesla who advised me to conduct a soft reboot and the issue was resolved only to return about an hour later. I contacted Tesla again for roadside assistance. I was advised to complete a soft reboot and drive the vehicle ... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Dec 30, 2022
Incident date: Dec 27, 2022
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH and descending a steep road grade, a 2016 Forest River Amera-lite box trailer that he was towing, the two supports which are welded to the trailer tongue had failed and the trailer separated from the hitch. The... Read more
Crash
TIRES
Dec 6, 2017
Incident date: Oct 16, 2017
THREE TIRES ON TRAVEL TRAILER HAD SUDDEN FAILURE (BLOW-OUTS) ON VACATION TRIP FROM OCT 16 TO OCTOBER 23, 2017. TRAILER WAS WITHIN WEIGHT LIMITS BASED ON CAT SCALE TICKETS FROM OCTOBER 16. TIRES WERE PROPERLY INFLATED. THESE TIRES WERE ORIGINAL ISSUE ON THE TRAILER, HAD BEEN DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY ... Read more
TIRES
Nov 2, 2016
Incident date: Nov 1, 2016
TRAILER TIRE BLOW OUT, LUCKILY NO INJURIES TO ANY PEOPLE BUT DAMAGE TO THE TRAILER. THE DROP DOWNS DON'T HAVE MY EXACT INFORMATION. THE TIRES WERE LIONSHEAD, CASTLE ROCK TIRES. THE TRAILER IS A 2016 FOREST RIVER, ROCKWOOD, WINDJAMMER 3006WK
FOREST RIVER AMERA-LITE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FOREST RIVER AMERA-LITE across all model years (2016, 2017).
4
Total Recalls
7
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FOREST RIVER AMERA-LITE - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 2016 (current) | 2 | 5 |