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NHTSARecalled Jan 20, 2023 · #23V015000

Welded Drawbars May Fracture

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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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. Fractured drawbars can cause a loss of trailer control and increase the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Welded Drawbars May Fracture
  • 2016-2017 Ameralite
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice