Ameralite Cargo VAN Trailer (2016): Trailer hitches
Recall 20V380000 · Jul 1, 2020 · Forest River, Inc.
2
vehicles affected
2
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V380000
- Date
- Jul 1, 2020
- Maker
- Forest River, Inc.
- Units affected
- 2
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Trailer hitches
- Model years
- 2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling 2016 Amera-Lite Cargo Van trailers, model ALD612SA. 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).
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a double hollow tube to both drawbars, free of charge. This recall began July 28, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-848-1335. Forest River's number for this recall is 24-1191.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ameralite | Cargo Van Trailer | 2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V380000?
1 model: Ameralite Cargo Van Trailer (2016), about 2 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V380000?
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a double hollow tube to both drawbars, free of charge. This recall began July 28, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-848-1335. Forest River's number for this recall is 24-1191.
What can happen?
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.
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.