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NHTSARecalled Sep 21, 2016 · #16V682000

Drawbar and Coupler may Fracture

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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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 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.

Product details

Product
Drawbar and Coupler may Fracture
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Model numbers
2017 Amera, ALDD610SA, ALDR610SA, ALDD612SA, ALDR612SA
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice