- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Forest River Amera-Lite Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2016 Forest River Amera-Lite with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (2) and the wheels & tires (2). Those complaints describe 1 crash. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in January 2023 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2017 has 2.
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Rated once enough Amera-Lite years are on file
#269 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2016 Forest River Amera-Lite problems
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2016 Forest River Amera-Lite recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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).
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
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4 complaints about the 2016 Forest River Amera-Lite
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The contact owns a 2016 Forest River Amera-Lite. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V015000 (Equipment, Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the parts had been shipped to the local dealer for the recall repair. The contact stated that he later followed up with the manufacturer and was informed that the part was never shipped to the local dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH and descending a steep road grade, a 2016 Forest River Amera-lite box trailer that he was towing, the two supports which are welded to the trailer tongue had failed and the trailer separated from the hitch. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over as soon as he was aware the trailer was no longer attached to his vehicle. The contact stated that the trailer tongue was still attached to the...
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trailer hitch ball on his vehicle. The contact stated that the trailer had drifted across two lanes of traffic and hit a guard rail on the front end of the trailer and then settled along the left side and slid down the guard rail and stopped. The contact stated that the front end of the fiber glass box trailer was cracked and the left side of the trailer was also cracked and gouged. The contact stated that he had the trailer towed back to his residence. The trailer had not been diagnosed by a dealer or independent mechanic. The trailer had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
Three tires on travel trailer had sudden failure (blow-outs) on vacation trip from oct 16 to october 23, 2017. Trailer was within weight limits based on cat scale tickets from october 16. Tires were properly inflated. These tires were original issue on the trailer, had been driven approximately 3,000 miles, and were only 2 1/2 years old. Blown tires caused $3,948 damage to trailer. These were lionshead castle rock st tires. Stated here because that is not a choice on the following pull-down tire brand menu.
Trailer tire blow out, luckily no injuries to any people but damage to the trailer. The drop downs don't have my exact information. The tires were lionshead, castle rock tires. The trailer is a 2016 forest river, rockwood, windjammer 3006wk
Forest River Amera-Lite: every year compared
All Amera-Lite years2016 Forest River Amera-Lite vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Forest River Amera-Lite | 4 | 2 | - | |
| 2016 Forest River Forester | 7 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Berkshire | 4 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Cherokee | 3 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf | 2 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Evo | 2 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Cardinal | 2 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Coachmen | 2 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Blue Ridge | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
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Questions about the 2016 Forest River Amera-Lite
Does the 2016 Forest River Amera-Lite have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Forest River Amera-Lite: recreational vehicle / trailer (January 2023); trailer hitches (September 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Forest River Amera-Lite?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (2), wheels & tires (2), body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 2016 Forest River Amera-Lite had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 2, 2016 and the latest on September 25, 2023. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Which Forest River Amera-Lite years have the most complaints?
2016 (4), 2017 (2). See every Forest River Amera-Lite year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Forest River Amera-Lite has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data