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Forest River Rockport Recall 23V341: Trailer brake controller may be wired wrong, risking brake loss

NHTSA campaign 23V341, reported May 12, 2023, 63 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2022-2023 Forest River Rockport work trucks may have a trailer brake controller that was incorrectly wired. This can cause a loss of trailer brake function while you are driving.

If the trailer brakes stop working, your stopping distance increases and the risk of a crash goes up, especially when towing or stopping on grades. Owners should not ignore this recall.

The repair is free. Authorized dealers will rewire the trailer brake controller at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 24, 2023. You can contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-327-2392 for help. Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls and schedule the repair with an authorized dealer.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V341Forest River, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Rockport work trucks. The trailer brake controller may have been incorrectly wired.
Risk
An incorrectly wired brake controller can result in a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will rewire the trailer brake controller, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 24, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-327-2392. Forest River's number for this recall is 29-1639.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Forest River Rockport20222023