Recall 16V150000: 2006–2008 Ameralite Cargo Trailer, 2009–2012 Amera-Lite Cargo Trailer, 2007–2013 Cargo Mate Cargo Trailer +2 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Mar 11, 2016
Vehicles affected
355
Models
5
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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."

The risk

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

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.

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.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

  • 2006 Ameralite Cargo Trailer
  • 2007 Ameralite Cargo Trailer
  • 2008 Ameralite Cargo Trailer
  • 2009 Amera-Lite Cargo Trailer
  • 2010 Amera-Lite Cargo Trailer
  • 2011 Amera-Lite Cargo Trailer
  • 2012 Amera-Lite Cargo Trailer
  • 2007 Cargo Mate Cargo Trailer
  • 2008 Cargo Mate Cargo Trailer
  • 2009 Cargo Mate Cargo Trailer
  • 2010 Cargo Mate Cargo Trailer
  • 2011 Cargo Mate Cargo Trailer
  • 2012 Cargo Mate Cargo Trailer
  • 2013 Cargo Mate Cargo Trailer
  • 2005 Continental Cargo Cargo Trailer
  • 2006 Continental Cargo Cargo Trailer
  • 2007 Continental Cargo Cargo Trailer
  • 2008 Continental Cargo Cargo Trailer
  • 2009 Continental Cargo Cargo Trailer
  • 2010 Continental Cargo Cargo Trailer
  • 2011 Continental Cargo Cargo Trailer
  • 2012 Continental Cargo Cargo Trailer
  • 2013 Continental Cargo Cargo Trailer
  • 2014 Continental Cargo Cargo Trailer
  • 2015 Continental Cargo Cargo Trailer
  • 2016 Continental Cargo Cargo Trailer
  • 2007 US Cargo Cargo Trailer
  • 2008 US Cargo Cargo Trailer
  • 2009 US Cargo Cargo Trailer
  • 2010 US Cargo Cargo Trailer
  • 2011 US Cargo Cargo Trailer
  • 2012 US Cargo Cargo Trailer

Details

NHTSA campaign
16V150000
Manufacturer campaign
51-02292016-0141
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Owner letters
Apr 8, 2016
Components
Equipment:other:labels (Other / Unknown)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology