24-1592 Welded Drawbars May Fracture – 2016-2017 Forest River Ameralite Cargo Trailers

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January 20, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V015000

Welded Drawbars May Fracture

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 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.

 

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.

 


RECALL 23V015 / 2023-014 REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS

Make(s): AMERA-LITE CARGO TRAILER
Model(s): MANY, SEE BELOW
Model Year(s): 2016 – 2017
Repair Code: N/A
Allotted Time: N/A
Inspection Code: RC-094-05-00-004296
Allotted Time: .25 HRS.
Concern:
The drawbars welded to the vehicle may be out of specification for the vehicles’ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (“GVWR”).
Photo(s) Required: YES
Prior Authorization Required: N/A
Part(s) Kit Number: N/A
Part(s) Return: N/A

 

Disconnect the vehicles’ battery Positive and Negative, disconnect any House battery(s) Positive and Negative, if equipped with a generator ensure it is off and lastly, ensure the vehicle is disconnected from shore power. Block any tires/wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Failure to do so may result in electrocution, fire or other personal injury, property damage and/or death.

CERTAIN: 2016 – AMERA-LITE – ADXST717TA2, ADXST719TA2, ADXST723TA3, ADXST729TA2, ADXST731TA2 & ADXST733TA3
CERTAIN: 2016 – 2017 – AMERA-LITE – ADXST721TA2, ADXST723TA2, ADXST725TA2 & ADXST727TA2
CERTAIN: 2016 – AMERA-LITE – ARXST719TA2, ARXST723TA2, ARXST725TA2, ARXST727TA2, ARXST729TA2, ARXST733TA2 & ARXST8530TA2
CERTAIN: 2016 – 2017 – AMERA-LITE – ARXST721TA2

 

PERFORM INSPECTION

STEP 1: WITH THE TRAILER DISCONNECTED FROM A TOW VEHICLE;

  • LOOK UNDER THE COUPLER AT THE OPEN END OF THE DRAWBAR WHICH THE COUPLER IS BOLTED TO AND MATCH IT TO EITHER FIGURE 1 OR FIGURE 2;
  • TAKE CLEAR PHOTO’S SHOWING THE OPEN END OF THE DRAWBAR TUBE THAT THE COUPLER IS BOLTED TO;

 

NEXT STEPS

STEP 1: IF THE DRAWBAR MATCHES FIGURE 1 – THE DRAWBAR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED;

  • SUBMIT PHOTO’S WITH THE INSPECTION CODE (AT THE TOP OF THIS DOCUMENT) THEN CONTACT THE MANUFACTURING PLANT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRANTY DEPARTMENT FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTION AT (574) 848-1335;
  • IF THE DRAWBAR MATCHES FIGURE 2 – THE DRAWBAR DOES NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED; o    SUBMIT PHOTO’S WITH THE INSPECTION CODE (AT THE TOP OF THIS DOCUMENT) THE VEHICLE WILL THEN BE CLEARED OF THE RECALL ONCE THE CLAIM IS PROCESSED.

 

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This Notice applies to your vehicle VIN listed above.

Dear Forest River Customer:

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This notice is also sent in accordance with the requirements of the United States’ National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Forest River has decided that a defect, which relates to the motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2016-2017 Ameralite Cargo Trailers. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person.

 

WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE?

The drawbars welded to the vehicle may be out of specification for the vehicles’ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (“GVWR”).
EVALUATION OF THE RISK TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR(S) RELATED TO THE RECALL.
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.

 

WHAT IS FOREST RIVER AND OUR DEALERSHIPS GOING TO DO?

Forest River is notifying dealerships of the recall. Forest River completely covers your cost for the remedy; you will not receive any bill of sale for anything covered under the above recall number.

 

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

Please contact your dealer immediately and request a service appointment to inspect the drawbar. Please state you have been notified by Forest River of having a recall in process for your vehicle and provide the recall number for the dealership. It is also helpful to the dealership to have a copy of this letter when you take your vehicle in for the recall remedy. Once the inspection is done, the dealer will need to contact US Cargo at the phone number listed below to determine next steps. A Forest River representative will be performing the remedy if the draw bar needs replaced.

You may also visit www.forestriverinc.com for dealer locations.

 

HOW LONG WILL THE REMEDY PROCESS TAKE?

The estimated time of inspection is .25 hours. If the drawbar needs replaced the estimated replacement time is 6.0 hours.

 

WHAT IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID FOR REPAIRS TO YOUR VEHICLE FOR THIS PARTICULAR CONDITION?

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

 


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

 


10 Associated Documents

Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-23V015-3660.PDF 214.146KB

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-23V015-8560.pdf 645.795KB

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Recall 573 Report – 1/30/2023

RCLRPT-23V015-8456.PDF 214.274KB

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-23V015-9061.pdf 172.654KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-23V015-1488.pdf 203.641KB

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-23V015-8071.pdf 239.597KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2023-1

RCLQRT-23V015-0124.PDF 211.119KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2023-2

RCLQRT-23V015-2018.PDF 211.218KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2023-3

RCLQRT-23V015-0068.PDF 211.441KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2023-4

RCLQRT-23V015-8279.PDF 211.548KB

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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

 


 

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