FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT 2014: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V500000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-08-31 2016-07-05 2016-07-05

Production Dates: 2016-01-29 - 2016-01-29

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 210-06282016-0216

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 214

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Forest River Orion recreational vehicles manufactured January 1, 2014, to June 30, 2016; 2014 Rockport work and delivery trucks manufactured on January 29, 2016; and 2015-2017 Forest River Rev recreational vehicles manufactured December 10, 2014, to June 30, 2016. These vehicles are built on a Chrysler RAM ProMaster chassis and are equipped with a Trailer Tow Lighting Control Module that may have a software error which can prevent illumination of the trailer brake lights during brake actuation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Trailer brake lights that are inoperative can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and RAM dealers will replace the Trailer Tow Light Control Module, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or RAM customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Forest River's number for this recall is 210-06282016-0216.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.