Forest River break-away safety switch was not wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery and cause the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.
The short version
Forest River, Inc. reported a problem with the electrical system wiring. Here is what owners need to know.
The break-away safety switch was not wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery and cause the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.
If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Take it to a dealer — they will correct the break-away safety switch wiring, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-545.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| — | See NHTSA record 18V-545 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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