Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
US Cargo
Model Of Vehicle
CARGO TRAILER
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
16V150000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20070130
End Of Manufacture
20110721
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
355
Date Owners Notified
20160408
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160311
Make Campaign Number
51-02292016-0141
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
567