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NHTSARecalled Jul 1, 2020 · #20V380000

Drawbar and Coupler may Fracture

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
Drawbar and Coupler may Fracture
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Model numbers
ALD612SA
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice