Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V682000 Reported September 21, 2016

Drawbar and coupler may fracture

Forest River, Inc. · N/A · 45 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V682000
Manufacturer Campaign
24-09142016-0244
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
45
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 21, 2016
Completion Rate
51.11

Defect Summary

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).

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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 you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16V682000 or campaign 24-09142016-0244.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V682000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V682000?

NHTSA recall 16V682000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on September 21, 2016. It addresses: Drawbar and coupler may fracture. The recall affects approximately 45 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V682000 or the manufacturer campaign number 24-09142016-0244. 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.