2016 Forest River AMERA-LITE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
4 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
4,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2016 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Equipment is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 4 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
Equipment: 2; Tires: 2; Structure: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2022: 1; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Equipment leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10923765 · 2016-11-02 (November 2, 2016)
TRAILER TIRE BLOW OUT, LUCKILY NO INJURIES TO ANY PEOPLE BUT DAMAGE TO THE TRAILER. THE DROP DOWNS DON'T HAVE MY EXACT INFORMATION. THE TIRES WERE LIONSHEAD, CASTLE ROCK TIRES. THE TRAILER IS A 2016 FOREST RIVER, ROCKWOOD, WINDJAMMER 3006WK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10923765 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11052752 · 2017-12-06 (December 6, 2017)
THREE TIRES ON TRAVEL TRAILER HAD SUDDEN FAILURE (BLOW-OUTS) ON VACATION TRIP FROM OCT 16 TO OCTOBER 23, 2017. TRAILER WAS WITHIN WEIGHT LIMITS BASED ON CAT SCALE TICKETS FROM OCTOBER 16. TIRES WERE PROPERLY INFLATED. THESE TIRES WERE ORIGINAL ISSUE ON THE TRAILER, HAD BEEN DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 3,000 MILES, AND WERE ONLY 2 1/2 YEARS OLD. BLOWN TIRES CAUSED $3,948 DAMAGE TO TRAILER. THESE WERE LIONSHEAD CASTLE ROCK ST TIRES. STATED HERE BECAUSE THAT IS NOT A CHOICE ON THE FOLLOWING PULL-DOWN TIRE BRAND MENU.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11052752 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11499562 · 2022-12-30 (December 30, 2022)
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH and descending a steep road grade, a 2016 Forest River Amera-lite box trailer that he was towing, the two supports which are welded to the trailer tongue had failed and the trailer separated from the hitch. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over as soon as he was aware the trailer was no longer attached to his vehicle. The contact stated that the trailer tongue was still attached to the trailer hitch ball on his vehicl…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11499562 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11546394 · 2023-09-25 (September 25, 2023)
The contact owns a 2016 Forest River Amera-Lite. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V015000 (Equipment, Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the parts had been shipped to the local dealer for the recall repair. The contact stated that he later followed up with the manufac…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11546394 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
16V682000 · Trailer Hitches
Reported: 2016-09-21 (September 21, 2016)
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).
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗23V015000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | Structure
Reported: 2023-01-20 (January 20, 2023)
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.
Consequence: Fractured drawbars can cause a loss of trailer control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗