Forest River Amera-Lite 2017 Trailers: Drawbar Fracture Risk
Forest River recalls 2016-2017 Amera-Lite cargo trailers with potentially unsafe drawbars that could fracture during use, risking trailer detachment and crashes. Owners should contact customer service for free drawbar replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2016-2017 Amera-Lite cargo trailers because their drawbars might fracture during use, which could cause the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle and lead to a crash. This hazard affects trailer owners who have the specific model years and trailer types listed in the recall. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225871-forest-river-amera-lite-2017-trailers-drawbar-fracture-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225871-forest-river-amera-lite-2017-trailers-drawbar-fracture-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V682000
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“Forest River Amera-Lite 2017 Trailers: Drawbar Fracture Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225871-forest-river-amera-lite-2017-trailers-drawbar-fracture-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V682000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V682000).
Why it’s dangerous
The drawbars in these trailers may be made of steel that's too thin for the trailer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. This can cause the drawbars to fracture during normal use, potentially leading to the trailer detaching from the tow vehicle and causing a crash.
Who’s affected
Trailer owners with 2016-2017 Amera-Lite cargo trailers (models ALDD610SA, ALDR610SA, ALDD612SA, ALDR612SA) are affected. Those who tow these trailers with a vehicle rated for higher weight may be at greater risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your trailer is a 2016-2017 Amera-Lite cargo trailer with model numbers ALDD610SA, ALDR610SA, ALDD612SA, or ALDR612SA. The recall covers trailers manufactured between February 11, 2016, and May 11, 2016.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call 1-574-848-9216 to get free drawbar replacement for your affected trailer.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 33 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V682000 (September 21, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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