Service brakes, electric
- Component
- Service brakes, electric
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 2,454
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2019-02-01
- Owners notified
- 2019-02-25
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Flagstaff and Rockwood recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may be improperly wired, and as a result, the trailer brakes will not apply in the event that the trailer disconnects from the tow vehicle.
Safety risk
The trailer's inability to apply the brakes in the event of a separation can increase the risk of crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to maintain the supply of power to the brake system, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640. Forest River's number for this recall is 10B-0943.