Forest River break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery causing 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 12v/24v/48v battery. Here is what owners need to know.
The break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery causing 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.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to reroute the wiring, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-550.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2014–2019 | Forest River Rainier |
| 2014–2019 | Forest River Vibe |
| 2014–2019 | Forest River Wildcat |
What changed
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