Incorrect psi on certification label/part 567
Defect Summary
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."
Safety Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Forest River, Inc. or involving Equipment.
FAQ: Recall 16V150000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V150000?
NHTSA recall 16V150000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on March 11, 2016. It addresses: Incorrect psi on certification label/part 567. The recall affects approximately 355 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V150000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-02292016-0141. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.