Forest River – Welded Drawbars May Fracture

Forest River (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.


Report Received Date 01/20/2023
NHTSA ID 23V015000
Consequence Summary Fractured drawbars can cause a loss of trailer control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code 24-1592
Potentially Affected 296
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V015000)

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