January 20, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V015000
Fractured drawbars can cause a loss of trailer control and increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V015
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 296
Summary
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the drawbars, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be 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.
Chronology :
On January 5, 2023, Forest River received and inquiry from NHTSA related to VOQ 11499562. Forest Rivers’ Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) along with the manufacturing plant began researching the complaint.
On January 13, 2023, Forest River’s Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) was notified by the manufacturing plant of six drawbar failures in the field of certain 2015 and 2016 Amera-Lite “Drive On/Off” Cargo Trailers. On January 16, 2023, OCC opened an investigation into the concern.
On January 18, 2023, using manufacturing records, OCC and the manufacturing plant determined the scope of the potentially affected vehicles.
On January 20, 2023, Forest River’s Corporate Recall Committee voted to recall.
2 Affected Products
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
FOREST RIVER | AMERA-LITE | 2016-2017 |
3 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V015-3660.PDF 214.146KB
RCLRPT-23V015-3660
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23V015-8560.pdf 645.795KB
Recall 573 Report – 1/30/2023
RCLRPT-23V015-8456.PDF 214.274KB
RCLRPT-23V015-8456
Latest Recalls Documents
For the Latest and Most Recent Recalls Information Visit the link below…
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=23V015&docType=RCL
- Specs: Drawbar, Useable Length: 26", Width: 2 1/2", Thickness: 1", Pin Diameter: 7/8", No. of Holes: 11, Hole Diameter: 3/4"
- Compatible with/replacement for OEM Numbers: 9N5182, DB78HTR
- 1-year warranty covers you throughout planting and harvesting seasons
- 100% new Drawbar meets OEM quality for tractors and farm equipment
- Specail Speeco #DB411U 3PT Draw Bar
- SPECIAL SPEECO PRODUCTS
- Specs: Drawbar, Useable Length: 20", Width: 2", Thickness: 5/8", Pin Diameter: 5/8", No. of Holes: 7, Hole Diameter: 5/8"
- Compatible with/Replacement for DB40108R
- 1-year warranty covers you throughout planting and harvesting seasons
- 100% new Drawbar meets OEM quality for tractors and farm equipment
- Designed to provide excellent towing facility
- Corrosion resistant
- Easy to install
- Versatile Tool: Fits Cat-1 tractors with standard 2" truck receiver. Compatible with numerous eligible trailers.
- Heavy Duty: Made from heavy duty iron plate, strong vivid red powder coated finished, with more efficiency and durability.
- Dimension: 29.5" wide x 19" tall (pin to pin).
- Package Content: 1 x red 3 point attach receiver, 2 x bottom pins.
- Important Note: If there's anything we can do for you, please feel free to tell us.
- 1-piece 3-point hitch cross draw bars to fit Category 0 thru 2 tractors
- Made with high quality materials and highly durable
- Manufactured in China
- Sturdy Steel Construction: Our 3 point hitch receiver adopts durable carbon steel material with a powder-coated surface, which means it is durable and not easy to erode. You can be confident that it will be built to last when towing up to 8,000 lbs.
- Easy To Install & Use: Easy To install and ready to start using after tightening the accessories in the right position of the tractor draw bar. The unique bottom pin design makes it easy to use with smaller sub-compact, compact tractors.
- Balls & Clevis Hook Included: Comes equipped with the clevis hook. You can also use a chain or twine to drag a heavy load. Two balls included makes it adapt to various scenarios and trailer structures.
- Save Time & Money: This 3 point hitch draw bar conveniently moves trailers and other implements. Also, easy to dispense. You can move tractors, trailers, or whatever you like in your factory, warehouse, farm, manor, effectively saving your time and energy.
- High Compatibility: Two balls, clevis hook, top, and bottom pins included; The 3 point quick hitch is designed for all category 1 tractors, widely used in heavy-duty work of industrial and construction business.
- One New Aftermarket Replacement Heat Treated Red Standard Drawbar
- OEM Numbers Are Provided for Reference Only. Please Verify Fit Prior To Ordering.
- Replaces Part Numbers: 9N5182, 180485M1
- OEM Numbers Are Provided for Reference Only. Please Verify Fit Prior To Ordering.
- Please Note: Some Listings Use Stock Images for Reference and May Differ from the Actual Product.
- Two drawbars in one - Patented "TWO-LIFE" design (Patent # 4,512,696)
- Drawbar Length 18-1/4"
- Thread Size R8 7/16-20
- To obtain the "second life" after the end wears out, simply cut off at the "V" notch and remove large spacer
- Hex Head Dimension 7-1/4"
- One New Aftermarket Replacement Rear Straight Drawbar
- Fits John Deere Models: 5105, 5200, 5205, 5210, 5220, 5300, 5310, 5310N, 5320, 5320N, 5400, 5400N, 5410, 5420, 5420N, 5500, 5500N, 5510, 5510N, 5520, 5520N, 5615, 571
- 22.62" Long, 2.50" Wide, 1.25" Thick
- Rear, Straight.
- Replaces Part Number(s): A-R105240, R105240, RE178644, R133359
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-015 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc. Submission Date : JAN 20, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-015 Manufacturer Recall No. : 24-1592 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc. Address : 55470 CR 1 P.O. Box 3030 Elkhart IN 46515-3030 Company phone : 1-800-348-7440 Population : Number of potentially involved : 296 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2016-2017 Forest River Inc. Ameralite Cargo Trailers Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The scope was determined by purchasing records of the delivery dates of the material. US – See Attached Spreadsheet Production Dates : AUG 03, 2015 – MAY 24, 2016 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The drawbars welded to the vehicle may be out of specification for the vehicles’ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (“GVWR”). FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : The drawbars have an elevated risk of fracture and full failure while traveling. Should the drawbars fracture or fail, the vehicle/trailer has an elevated increase to cause a crash. Description of the Cause : The gauge of the tubes used to manufacture the drawbars are insufficient for the vehicles’ GVWR. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : None Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-015 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : Tongue Tube Component Description : 3 x 3 x .188″ Tube Component Part Number : 549003 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : On January 13, 2023, Forest River’s Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) was notified by the manufacturing plant of six drawbar failures in the field of certain 2015 and 2016 Amera-Lite “Drive On/Off” Cargo Trailers. On January 16, 2023, OCC opened an investigation into the concern. On January 18, 2023, using manufacturing records, OCC and the manufacturing plant determined the scope of the potentially affected vehicles. On January 20, 2023, Forest River’s Corporate Recall Committee voted to recall. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-015 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Forest River will provide all parts and labor free of charge to Consumers and Dealers. An authorized Forest River dealer will need to perform the remedy to replace the draw bar. What is the Forest River Customer Service Phone Number? (574) 848-1335 If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized. Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of this defect under recall. Please send the service invoice to the following address: US Cargo Forest River, Inc. Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER 1280 Commerce Dr. Bristol, IN 46507 How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The Drawbars will now have the correct gauge of tubes. Affected Component – Tongue Tube Component Description – 3 x 3 x .188″ Tube Part Number – 549003 Replacement Component – Tongue Tube Component Description – 3″ x 5″ x .250″, Double Hollow Tube Part Number – 06-08-030 Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Using the purchasing records, it was determined that in December of 2015 the shipments of incorrect material was last delivered. Forest River is expanding the scope of the recall into May of 2016 to inspect and remedy to help ensure all vehicles are captured. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Forest River has the utmost urgency in our recalls. Forest River will send suspected VIN numbers to our third party vendor that is licensed to pull data on the current owner of the vehicles (as needed) once a formal NHTSA I.D. is provided. Forest River intends on pushing the mailing out as soon as NHTSA provides any correction(s) and an Acknowledgement Letter. Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 01, 2023 – MAR 01, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : MAR 01, 2023 – MAR 01, 2023 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-015 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc. Submission Date : JAN 30, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-015 Manufacturer Recall No. : 24-1592 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc. Address : 55470 CR 1 P.O. Box 3030 Elkhart IN 46515-3030 Company phone : 1-800-348-7440 Population : Number of potentially involved : 296 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2016-2017 Forest River Inc. Ameralite Cargo Trailers Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The scope was determined by purchasing records of the delivery dates of the material. US – See Attached Spreadsheet Production Dates : AUG 03, 2015 – MAY 24, 2016 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The drawbars welded to the vehicle may be out of specification for the vehicles’ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (“GVWR”). FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : The drawbars have an elevated risk of fracture and full failure while traveling. Should the drawbars fracture or fail, the vehicle/trailer has an elevated increase to cause a crash. Description of the Cause : The gauge of the tubes used to manufacture the drawbars are insufficient for the vehicles’ GVWR. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : None Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-015 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : Tongue Tube Component Description : 3 x 3 x .188″ Tube Component Part Number : 549003 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Alliance Aluminum Address : 16489 Commerce Dr Bristol Indiana 46507 Country : United States Chronology : On January 5, 2023, Forest River received and inquiry from NHTSA related to VOQ 11499562. Forest Rivers’ Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) along with the manufacturing plant began researching the complaint. On January 13, 2023, Forest River’s Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) was notified by the manufacturing plant of six drawbar failures in the field of certain 2015 and 2016 Amera-Lite “Drive On/Off” Cargo Trailers. On January 16, 2023, OCC opened an investigation into the concern. On January 18, 2023, using manufacturing records, OCC and the manufacturing plant determined the scope of the potentially affected vehicles. On January 20, 2023, Forest River’s Corporate Recall Committee voted to recall. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-015 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Forest River will provide all parts and labor free of charge to Consumers and Dealers. An authorized Forest River dealer will need to perform the remedy to replace the draw bar. What is the Forest River Customer Service Phone Number? (574) 848-1335 If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized. Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of this defect under recall. Please send the service invoice to the following address: US Cargo Forest River, Inc. Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER 1280 Commerce Dr. Bristol, IN 46507 How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The Drawbars will now have the correct gauge of tubes. Affected Component – Tongue Tube Component Description – 3 x 3 x .188″ Tube Part Number – 549003 Replacement Component – Tongue Tube Component Description – 3″ x 5″ x .250″, Double Hollow Tube Part Number – 06-08-030 Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Using the purchasing records, it was determined that in December of 2015 the shipments of incorrect material was last delivered. Forest River is expanding the scope of the recall into May of 2016 to inspect and remedy to help ensure all vehicles are captured. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Forest River has the utmost urgency in our recalls. Forest River will send suspected VIN numbers to our third party vendor that is licensed to pull data on the current owner of the vehicles (as needed) once a formal NHTSA I.D. is provided. Forest River intends on pushing the mailing out as soon as NHTSA provides any correction(s) and an Acknowledgement Letter. Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 01, 2023 – MAR 01, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : MAR 01, 2023 – MAR 01, 2023 * NR – Not Reported
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