2017 Forest River Amera-Lite Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Amera-Lite years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Forest River Amera-Lite. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Amera-Lite model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 2,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Forest River Amera-Lite problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 50% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | 2,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2017 Forest River Amera-Lite recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer; structure
Problem: 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.
Risk: Fractured drawbars can cause a loss of trailer control and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Trailer hitches
Problem: 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).
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Upon arriving at our campsite at lock a, we found the passenger side trailer tire was leaking air. Upon closer inspection, the tire had throw an steel belt. The tire had roughly 2-3k miles on it
A second castle rock tire has failed on my travel trailer with 200 miles of the one that occurred in oct 2020! This was a blow out at low speed. I was able to pull over without any problem. Like the first one, the tire threw the steel belt.
Other Forest River Amera-Lite years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 Amera-Lite | 4 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Forest River Amera-Lite?
Owners most often report equipment, tires problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Forest River Amera-Lite?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Forest River Amera-Lite a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Amera-Lite model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.