Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V380000 Reported July 1, 2020

Drawbar and coupler may fracture

Q: What is recall 20V380000?

NHTSA recall 20V380000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on July 1, 2020. It addresses: Drawbar and coupler may fracture. The recall affects approximately 2 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Forest River, Inc. · N/A · 2 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

20V380000

Manufacturer Campaign

24-1191

Manufacturer

Forest River, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 1, 2020

Completion Rate

0.00

Defect Summary

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).

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 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 you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 20V380000 or campaign 24-1191.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 20V380000

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

What is recall 20V380000?

NHTSA recall 20V380000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on July 1, 2020. It addresses: Drawbar and coupler may fracture. The recall affects approximately 2 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 20V380000 or the manufacturer campaign number 24-1191. 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.