ROCKWOOD WILDWOOD 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
| Make : ROCKWOOD | Model : WILDWOOD | Year : 2021 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 20V563000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2020-10-13 | Date Received by ODI: 2020-09-18 | Date Added to Database: 2020-09-18 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 67A-1230 | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4397 | ||
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Summary:
Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2018-2021 Wildwood, Salem, and 2020 Sonoma travel trailers. The break-away safety switch may not be wired to constant power, which can cause the trailer brakes to not activate in the event of a trailer separation from the tow vehicle. |
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Consequence:
If the brakes of the trailer do not engage, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2020. Owners may contact Forest customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 67A-1230. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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