Welded drawbars may fracture
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2016-2017 ameralite cargo trailers. the welded trailer drawbars may be insufficient for the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), which can cause the drawbars to fracture.
Safety Consequence
Fractured drawbars can cause a loss of trailer control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the drawbars, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed march 1, 2023. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-848-1335. forest river's number for this recall is 24-1592.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Forest River, Inc. or involving Equipment.
FAQ: Recall 23V015000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 23V015000?
NHTSA recall 23V015000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on January 20, 2023. It addresses: Welded drawbars may fracture. The recall affects approximately 296 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 23V015000 or the manufacturer campaign number 24-1592. 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.