Forest River Amera-Lite: Trailer hitches

Affects Forest River Amera-Lite · 2016–2017 — about 45 vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational