AMERA-LITE Cargo Trailer; Ameralite Cargo Trailer; Cargo Mate Cargo Trailer; Continental Cargo Cargo Trailer and 1 more (2005-2016): Equipment
Recall 16V150000 · Mar 11, 2016 · Forest River, Inc.
355
vehicles affected
355
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V150000
- Date
- Mar 11, 2016
- Maker
- Forest River, Inc.
- Units affected
- 355
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Other > Labels
- Model years
- 2005-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Amera-Lite cargo trailers manufactured November 2, 2005, to July 21, 2011; 2007-2013 Cargo Mate cargo trailers manufactured December 1, 2006, to February 27, 2013; 2005-2016 Continental Cargo cargo trailers manufactured January 27, 2005, to November 11, 2015; and 2007-2012 US Cargo cargo trailers manufactured January 30, 2007, to July 12, 2011. The tire pressure specification for the 5.30" x 12" Load Range C Tire is listed as 50 PSI instead of the correct tire pressure specification of 80 PSI. As a result, the subject vehicles have incorrectly stated Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the Federal Placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
What can happen
Using the trailers to the loading specifications on the label while the tires are underinflated may result in sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Forest River will notify owners and will provide Federal placard stickers with the correct PSI, GAWR, and GVWR, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-266-7539. Forest River's number for this campaign is 51-02292016-0141.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 32 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Amera-Lite | Cargo Trailer | 2009-2012 |
| Ameralite | Cargo Trailer | 2006-2008 |
| Cargo Mate | Cargo Trailer | 2007-2013 |
| Continental Cargo | Cargo Trailer | 2005-2016 |
| US Cargo | Cargo Trailer | 2007-2012 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V150000?
5 models: Amera-Lite Cargo Trailer (2009-2012), Ameralite Cargo Trailer (2006-2008), Cargo Mate Cargo Trailer (2007-2013) and 2 more, about 355 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V150000?
Forest River will notify owners and will provide Federal placard stickers with the correct PSI, GAWR, and GVWR, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-266-7539. Forest River's number for this campaign is 51-02292016-0141.
What can happen?
Using the trailers to the loading specifications on the label while the tires are underinflated may result in sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.