- 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
2017 Forest River Amera-Lite Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2017 Forest River Amera-Lite with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (2) and the equipment & accessories (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in January 2023 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2016 has 4.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough Amera-Lite years are on file
#335 most complained-about 2017 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2017 Forest River Amera-Lite problems
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2017 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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2 complaints about the 2017 Forest River Amera-Lite
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
A second castle rock tire has failed on my travel trailer with 200 miles of the one that occurred in oct 2020! This was a blow out at low speed. I was able to pull over without any problem. Like the first one, the tire threw the steel belt.
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
Forest River Amera-Lite: every year compared
All Amera-Lite years2017 Forest River Amera-Lite vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Forest River Amera-Lite | 2 | 2 | - | |
| 2017 Forest River Cherokee | 11 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Forest River Cardinal | 7 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2017 Forest River Coachmen | 5 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Forest River Flagstaff | 4 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Forest River Cedar Creek | 3 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Forest River Blue Ridge | 3 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2017 Forest River Clipper Camping Trailer | 2 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Forest River Crusader | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2017 Forest River Amera-Lite
Does the 2017 Forest River Amera-Lite have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 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 2017 Forest River Amera-Lite?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (2), equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 2017 Forest River Amera-Lite had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 26, 2021 and the latest on April 26, 2021. Of these, 0 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 2017 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