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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL; TRAILER HITCHES
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the brakes of the trailer do not engage, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
- 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 Forest River travel trailers may have a breakaway safety switch that is not wired to constant power. If the trailer separates from the tow vehicle, the trailer brakes may not activate, which can lead to a loss of vehicle control and a higher risk of a crash.
Owners should contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777 and have their trailer's wiring corrected. Forest River will notify owners, and the repair, which rewires the breakaway switch, is free of charge at an authorized dealer. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your trailer is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Salem | 2018201920202021 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Sonoma | 2020 |
| Forest River Wildwood | 2018201920202021 |