Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
- Component
- Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
- Manufacturer
- Alamo Group Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 286
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2021-11-24
- Owners notified
- 2022-01-21
Defect description
Alamo Group Inc. (Alamo) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Old Dominion Brush Co. LLCT450, LCT600, LCT650, LCT6000, DCL800TM, GMV550, SCL800TM, XV550, XV600 and XV6000 trailers equipped with John Deere engines. The emergency brake system breakaway switch was incorrectly wired.
Safety risk
Incorrect wiring may prevent the emergency trailer brake from engaging when the trailer becomes untethered, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and re-wire the breakaway cable system as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Alamo customer service at 1-800-446-9823.