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
- PROVIDES A SAFER AND MORE EFFECTIVE CONNECTION to your trailer, because it doesn’t rust, fray or become damaged while towing which keeps you and your trailer safer when towing
- THE COILED CABLE STAYS SAFELY OFF THE GROUND while you’re towing, preventing wear and tear to the cable and providing years of lasting use
- COATED CABLE WIRE ELIMINATES FRAY and protects your fingers from loose, sharp wire
- MEETS OR EXCEEDS ALL DOT REQUIREMENTS
- EASY ATTACHMENT WITH INCLUDED SPRING CLIP
- BRAIDED STEEL CABLE - Our breakaway switch features a high-quality braided steel cable that is resistant to corrosion. The switch is 48” long in total including the 16 AWG wiring.
- 12v DC POWERED - Our breakaway switch has been designed to be powered by 12v DC power provided by the internal battery, making it portable and easy to use in any vehicle.
- IMPROVES ROAD SAFETY WHEN TOWING - This breakaway switch will engage automatically the trailer's electric brakes if the trailer becomes detached from the tow vehicle.
- Connects tow vehicle to trailer breakaway switch
- Actives trailer brakes when cable is released during a disconnect
- 48-inch long cable
- High-temp nylon pull
- Trailer breakaway battery and system sold separately
- Breakaway Switch: Instantly activates your trailer's electric brakes in the event of a trailer disconnection while moving. Long lasting, weather-resistant components. Works on single or multiple axle trailers. Easily bolts or welds to a trailer frame.
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- PROVIDES A SAFER AND MORE EFFECTIVE CONNECTION to your trailer, because it doesn’t rust, fray or become damaged while towing which keeps you and your trailer safer when towing
- THE COILED CABLE STAYS SAFELY OFF THE GROUND while you’re towing, preventing wear and tear to the cable and providing years of lasting use
- COATED CABLE WIRE ELIMINATES FRAY and protects your fingers from loose, sharp wire
- MEETS OR EXCEEDS ALL DOT REQUIREMENTS
- EASY ATTACHMENT WITH INCLUDED SPRING CLIP
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