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Vehicles/Recreational Vehicles

Forest River, Inc.: Ameralite Cargo Trailers Recalled for Fracture Risk

Agency Publication Date: January 20, 2023
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Summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling 296 of its 2016-2017 Ameralite Cargo trailers because the welded drawbars may be too weak for the trailer's weight rating. This defect can cause the drawbar to fracture while the trailer is in use. Owners can take their trailers to an authorized dealer to have the drawbars replaced at no cost.

Risk

If the drawbar fractures, the trailer could break away or lose stability, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your trailer's manufacturing label to determine if it is a 2016 or 2017 Ameralite Cargo trailer.
  2. Contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-848-1335 to confirm if your specific unit is included in recall 24-1592.
  3. If your trailer is affected, schedule an appointment with an authorized Forest River dealer to have the welded drawbar replaced free of charge.
  4. For additional information or assistance, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”„Free Replacement

Free replacement of the trailer drawbar.

How to: Contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-848-1335 or an authorized dealer to arrange for a free drawbar replacement.

Affected Products

Product: 2016-2017 Forest River Ameralite Cargo Trailer

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V015000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Sold By: authorized dealers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 296 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: March 1, 2023
Notes: 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.nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 24-1592
Agency Last Updated: December 23, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response