Continental Cargo recall 51-02292016-0141

Q: Is 51-02292016-0141 the same recall as 16V150000?

Yes. 51-02292016-0141 is Continental Cargo’s own number for it; 16V150000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Continental Cargo calls it 51-02292016-0141. NHTSA filed it as campaign 16V150000 on Mar 11, 2016: equipment on the 2005–2016 Amera-Lite, Ameralite, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo and US Cargo, 355 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 16V150000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
16V150000	2005–2016 Amera-Lite, Ameralite, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo and US Cargo	Equipment	Mar 11, 2016	355	minor

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." 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. Fix 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.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 16V150000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 51-02292016-0141 is the number Continental Cargo assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 16V150000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 51-02292016-0141 the same recall as 16V150000?

Yes. 51-02292016-0141 is Continental Cargo’s own number for it; 16V150000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 51-02292016-0141 cover?

2005–2016 Amera-Lite, Ameralite, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo and US Cargo, 355 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 51-02292016-0141 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.