Continental Cargo Trailer Recall: Incorrect Tire Pressure Label
Forest River recalls certain Continental Cargo trailers due to incorrect tire pressure labels. Check your Federal Placard for the correct PSI to avoid tire failure.
Stop using this now
Using the trailers to the loading specifications on the label while the tires are underinflated may result in sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Amera-Lite, 2007-2013 Cargo Mate, 2005-2016 Continental Cargo, and 2007-2012 US Cargo cargo trailers. The Federal Placard on these trailers incorrectly lists the tire pressure for 5.30" x 12" Load Range C tires as 50 PSI instead of the correct 80 PSI. This error also results in incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) values being displayed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1251532-forest-river-2012-cargo-trailers-incorrect-tire-pressure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251532-forest-river-2012-cargo-trailers-incorrect-tire-pressure-risk · Updated October 13, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V150000
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“Continental Cargo Trailer Recall: Incorrect Tire Pressure Label.” GovInfoNow, updated October 13, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251532-forest-river-2012-cargo-trailers-incorrect-tire-pressure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V150000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V150000).
Why it’s dangerous
If you use the trailer according to the underinflated tire specifications on the label, it may cause sudden tire failure. This sudden failure increases the risk of a crash while driving or towing.
Who’s affected
Owners of specific model year Amera-Lite, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, and US Cargo cargo trailers manufactured between 2005 and 2015. Drivers who load these trailers to the specifications listed on the incorrect label are at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your Federal Placard for the tire pressure specification for 5.30" x 12" Load Range C tires. If it lists 50 PSI, you have a recalled unit. Affected trailers include Continental Cargo models manufactured from January 27, 2005, to November 11, 2015.
- Brand
Continental Cargo- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Stop using incorrect specifications
Do not load the trailer based on the incorrect 50 PSI tire pressure or associated weight ratings listed on your Federal Placard.
Contact Forest River for free stickers
Forest River will mail you Federal placard stickers with the correct PSI (80), GAWR, and GVWR at no charge.
Call customer service
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-266-7539 or reference campaign number 51-02292016-0141.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners and will provide Federal placard stickers with the correct PSI, GAWR, and GVWR, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-266-7539. Forest River's number for this campaign is 51-02292016-0141.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 7 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V150000 (November 3, 2016)
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