NHTSA Recall 16V150000: Labels (equipment)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 355 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Amera-Lite Cargo Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V150000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 51-02292016-0141 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | March 11, 2016 |
| Owner notification | April 8, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Amera-Lite cargo trailers manufactured November 2, 2005, to July 21, 2011; 2007-2013 Cargo Mate cargo trailers manufactured December 1, 2006, to February 27, 2013; 2005-2016 Continental Cargo cargo trailers manufactured January 27, 2005, to November 11, 2015; and 2007-2012 US Cargo cargo trailers manufactured January 30, 2007, to July 12, 2011. The tire pressure specification for the 5.30" x 12" Load Range C Tire is listed as 50 PSI instead of the correct tire pressure specification of 80 PSI. As a result, the subject vehicles have incorrectly stated Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the Federal Placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V150000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Amera-Lite Cargo Trailer | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Ameralite Cargo Trailer | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Cargo Mate Cargo Trailer | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Continental Cargo Cargo Trailer | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| US Cargo Cargo Trailer | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.