US Cargo Cargo Trailer (2007) – 16V150000

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