2017 Forest River Amera-lite problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Forest River Amera-lite.
Body type
- Trailer · Camping or Travel Trailer: 2 of 2 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Trailer Hitches #16V682000 · 2016 · 45 units
Problem: 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).
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.
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, Structure #23V015000 · 2023 · 296 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: Fractured drawbars can cause a loss of trailer control and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 2 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2017 Forest River Amera-lite have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2017 Amera-lite. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2017 Forest River Amera-lite problems?
In 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is equipment.