2016 Forest River Amera-Lite problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (2) · Structure (1) · Equipment (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2023-01-20 · campaign 23V015000 · 296 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Fractured drawbars can cause a loss of trailer control and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Trailer Hitches 2016-09-21 · campaign 16V682000 · 45 vehicles
Defect: 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).
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.
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.
What owners report
2023-09-25 · Structure“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 ma…”
2022-12-30 · Equipment · 5,000 mi · 💥 crash“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. …”
2017-12-06 · Tires · 3,000 mi“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…”
2016-11-02 · Tires“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…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.