CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Coachmen Spirit Travel Trailers. The Breakaway switch power lead is wired incorrectly and may lose power.
- Risk
- The trailer brakes may not engage if the breakaway switch does not have power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 220-1336.
- 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
The breakaway switch on certain travel trailers may lose power because its power lead is wired incorrectly. The breakaway switch is what activates the trailer's brakes if the trailer separates from the tow vehicle, so if it has no power, the trailer brakes may not engage.
Without working trailer brakes, the risk of a crash increases, especially in situations where the trailer becomes detached or needs to be stopped quickly. Owners should take this recall seriously and avoid towing with a trailer whose brakes may be compromised until the repair is completed.
Authorized dealers will rewire the breakaway switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2021. You can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8205, referencing recall number 220-1336. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any 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 Coachmen | 2021 |
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