Amera-lite and others Recall 16V150000: Equipment, Other, Labels
NHTSA recall 16V150000 · announced March 11, 2016 · filed by Forest River, Inc. · 355 units affected
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.
What to do
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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2009 Amera-lite Cargo Trailer
- 2010 Amera-lite Cargo Trailer
- 2011 Amera-lite Cargo Trailer
- 2012 Amera-lite Cargo Trailer
- 2006 Ameralite Cargo Trailer
- 2007 Ameralite Cargo Trailer
- 2008 Ameralite 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
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.