2017 FOREST RIVER AMERA-LITE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 FOREST RIVER AMERA-LITE
The 2017 FOREST RIVER AMERA-LITE has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, STRUCTURE, TRAILER HITCHES. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 FOREST RIVER AMERA-LITE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2017 FOREST RIVER AMERA-LITE, potentially affecting up to 637 vehicles.
Recall 23V015000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 296 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 23V015000 — STRUCTURE
| 296 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 16V682000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 45 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Amera-Lite cargo trailers, models ALDD610SA, ALDR610SA, ALDD612SA and ALDR612SA, manufactured February 11, 2016, to May 11, 2016. The thickness of the steel tubes used to manufacture the trailer's drawbars may be insufficient for the vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 FOREST RIVER AMERA-LITE
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 FOREST RIVER AMERA-LITE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
UPON ARRIVING AT OUR CAMPSITE AT LOCK A, WE FOUND THE PASSENGER SIDE TRAILER TIRE WAS LEAKING AIR. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION, THE TIRE HAD THROW AN STEEL BELT. THE TIRE HAD ROUGHLY 2-3K MILES ON IT
Safety Rating for the 2017 FOREST RIVER AMERA-LITE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 FOREST RIVER AMERA-LITE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 FOREST RIVER AMERA-LITE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 FOREST RIVER AMERA-LITE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER AMERA-LITE
- 2016 FOREST RIVER AMERA-LITE — 5 complaints
- 2017 FOREST RIVER AMERA-LITE (current)
Other FOREST RIVER Models
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- FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 100 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SHASTA — 88 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 81 total complaints