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Dynamax REV Recall 16V126: Ignition switch can cut power, disabling airbags and brakes

NHTSA campaign 16V126, reported March 2, 2016, 176 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The ignition switch on these motorhomes can intermittently lose electrical contact. When that happens, the engine can stall, and the airbags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or instrument cluster can partially or completely lose power.

Loss of these safety systems raises the risk of a crash and of injury if a crash occurs. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the repair completed as soon as possible.

The remedy is free. An authorized FCA dealer will replace the ignition switch contact holder block at no cost. Owners can call the FCA Recall Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403 or contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-262-3474, and can check their VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V126Forest River, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Dynamax Rev recreational vehicles manufactured from April 1, 2015, through February 15, 2016, and 2016-2017 Coachman Orion recreational vehicles manufactured from May 18, 2015, through December 10, 2015. These vehicles, built on RAM ProMaster chassis, have an ignition switch that may have an intermittent loss of electrical contact.
Risk
An intermittent loss of contact can result in a vehicle stall and/or a partial or complete loss of air bags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control and/or instrument panel cluster. Loss of functionality with any of these safety systems can increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) dealers will replace the ignition switch contact holder block, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2016. Owners may call the FCA Recall Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403 or contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-262-3474. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-022242016-0138.
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.

Affected vehicles

Coachmen Orion20162017
Dynamax REV20162017