NHTSA Recall 23V015000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment) and structure
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 296 vehicles. It affects 2016–2017 Forest River Amera-Lite.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V015000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 24-1592 |
| Components | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; STRUCTURE |
| Report received | January 20, 2023 |
| Owner notification | March 1, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Fractured drawbars can cause a loss of trailer control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V015000
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.