NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V550
Manufacturer Forest River
, Inc.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 5,847
Break-Away Safety Switch may be Improperly Wired
If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, and Rainier recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery causing the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to reroute the wiring, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River’s number for this recall is 22/30-0824.
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.
Forest River Inc. – Rainier
ORRNT251RKSR
ORRNT254DBHR
ORRNT268RKSR
ORRNT272BHSR
ORRNT287QBSR
RNT254DBHR-OR
RNT268RKSR-OR
RNT272BHSR-OR
Forest River, Inc. – Salem
ORSMT211SSXL
ORSMT251SSXL
SMT211SSXL-OR
SMT251SSXL-OR
Forest River, Inc. – Vibe
ORVBT222RBS
ORVBT224RLS
ORVBT251RKS
ORVBT254DBH
ORVBT268RKS
ORVBT272BHS
ORVBT287QBS
ORVBT308BHS
VBT224RLS-OR
VBT251RKS-OR
VBT254DBH-OR
VBT257DBI-OR
VBT268RKS-OR
VBT272BHS-OR
VBT277RLS-OR
VBT279RBS-OR
VBT287QBS-OR
VBT301RLS-OR
VBT308BHS-OR
Forest River, Inc. – Wildcat Maxx
ORWCF241RLX
ORWCF242RLX
ORWCF250RDX
ORWCF252RLX
ORWCF261RGX
ORWCF262RGX
ORWCF271RLX
ORWCF272RLX
ORWCF281RKX
ORWCF282RK
ORWCF282RKX
ORWCF285RKX
ORWCF293REX
ORWCF295RSX
ORWCF302RL
ORWCF312BHX
ORWCF313RE
ORWCF317RL
ORWCF322RK
ORWCT23DKS
ORWCT245RGX
ORWCT24RG
ORWCT255RLX
ORWCT265BHX
ORWCT26BHS
ORWCT26FBS
ORWCT27FLS
ORWCT27RLS
ORWCT28RBX
ORWCT28RKX
ORWCT28RLS
ORWCT29BHS
ORWCT29RLX
ORWCT30DBH
ORWCT32BHXS
ORWCT32TSX
WCF250RDX-OR
WCF252RLX-OR
WCF262RGX-OR
WCF285RKX-OR
WCF295RSX-OR
WCF302RL
WCF312BHX-OR
WCT245RGX-OR
WCT255RLX-OR
WCT265BHX-OR
WCT26BHS-OR
WCT26FBS-OR
WCT28RBX-OR
WCT28RKX-OR
WCT29RLX-OR
WCT30DBH-OR
WCT32BHXS-OR
WCT32TSX-OR
Forest River Inc. – Wildwood
ORWDT211SSXL
ORWDT251SSXL
WDT211SSXL-OR
WDT251SSXL-OR
Vehicle List
Recall Acknowledgement
September 13, 2018
- Safety and Security: Trailer brake controller activates automatically upon separation from the tractor, preventing loss of control from broken bolts or accidental operation. It safeguards driving safety, prevents serious accidents, and ensures trailer stability and reliability
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- Easy to Install: Attach the breakaway switch to the trailer using bolts. Then, connect one wire to the positive terminal of the battery box and the other wire to the positive terminal of the trailer's electric brake system. Finally, secure the cables to the moving vehicle using the provided climbing clips
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- Mounting the Breakaway Kit: Mount the breakaway switch close to the trailer coupler so the cable can be attached to the vehicle; The breakaway switch cable needs to be secured to the vehicle bumper or frame
- TRAILER SAFETY GUARDIAN: If your trailer detaches, this trailer breakaway switch activates the brakes to help stop a runaway trailer. That helps protect you and nearby traffic. Built with towing safety in mind. Give you and your family ultimate protection on the road
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- Easy to Install: The switch box with coiled cable can be installed and used quickly and easily without complicated tools or specialized skills
- Worry-Free Warranty: Risornda offers you two years warranty and 24/7 online service, if you have any problems with breakaway Switch with coiled cable, please tell us in time, we will provide you with satisfactory solutions
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