NHTSA Safety Recalls
2017 Forest River Amera-Lite Recalls
The 2017 Forest River Amera-Lite has 2 NHTSA safety recalls on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the RV's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Forest River Amera-Lite built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
- Recalls
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 2
- Crashes reported
- 0
- NHTSA crash test
- Not rated
NHTSA campaigns
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2 recalls on the 2017 Forest River Amera-Lite
TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA 16V682000- The defect
- 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 risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
NHTSA 23V015000- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- Fractured drawbars can cause a loss of trailer control and increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
What owners report about the 2017 Forest River Amera-Lite
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2017 Forest River Amera-Lite with NHTSA.
Most complained about
- Tires2
- Equipment1
Complaints are owner reports, not verified defects, and a popular model collects more of them than a rare one. They show what to ask about, not what is certain to fail.
Checking your own RV
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2017 Forest River Amera-Lite built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN, on a plate near the entry door, inside a cabinet, or on the trailer tongue for a towable, and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the RV is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.