Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 23V-015 · 2016–2017 Forest River Amera-lite
Forest River, Inc. recall 23V-015 covers 296 2016–2017 Forest River Amera-lite for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on January 20, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q4) shows 4% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V015000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
Fractured drawbars can cause a loss of trailer control and increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
4%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.