CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL; SERVICE BRAKES
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Rockport work trucks equipped with an optional trailer brake controller. The brake controller may have been wired improperly, which may prevent the brake controller from activating the trailer brakes when the vehicle's brakes are applied.
- Risk
- Without the trailer brakes assisting, stopping distances may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake controller, free of charge. The recall began July 23, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-327-2392. Forest River's number for this recall is 65-1046.
- 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
Certain 2019 Rockport work trucks equipped with an optional trailer brake controller may have been wired improperly. The brake controller may fail to activate the trailer brakes when the vehicle's brakes are applied.
Without the trailer brakes assisting, stopping distances may be longer than expected, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners towing a trailer should be aware of this risk and take extra care when braking.
Forest River will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the brake controller free of charge. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-327-2392 (recall number 65-1046). You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Rockport | 2019 |
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