CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A software error in the Trailer Tow Lighting Control Module can prevent the trailer brake lights from lighting up when the brakes are applied. These vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps and reflective devices.
Inoperative trailer brake lights can make it harder for drivers behind you to see that you are slowing or stopping, which increases the risk of a crash.
Forest River will notify owners. RAM dealers will replace the Trailer Tow Light Control Module free of charge. You can contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or RAM customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Check your vehicle identification number for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Orion | 201520162017 |
|---|---|
| Forest River REV | 201520162017 |
| Forest River Rockport | 2014 |