February 1, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V069000
Break-Away Switch May Disconnect From Battery
The trailer’s inability to apply the brakes in the event of a separation can increase the risk of crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V069
Manufacturer Forest River
, Inc.
Components SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 2,454
Summary
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.
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.
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.
2 Affected Products
Vehicles
| FOREST RIVER | FLAGSTAFF | 2019 |
| FOREST RIVER | ROCKWOOD | 2019 |
6 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-19V069-1382.PDF 213.857KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-19V069-4141.pdf 245.709KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-19V069-2891.pdf 2263.892KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1
RCLQRT-19V069-0895.PDF 211.14KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2
RCLQRT-19V069-2860.PDF 211.239KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3
RCLQRT-19V069-9738.PDF 211.324KB
Latest Recalls Documents
- 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.
- Long lasting, weather-resistant components.
- More Than Just Parts: From snow and ice equipment to toolboxes, hydraulics, towing, truck and trailer hardware to our innovative lighting products-it's amazing what Buyers Products can do for your truck
- We Do Things The Right Way: We design products like we're building them for ourselves, because we are; Our teams are staffed with engineers and experts who know how to make a product exceptional
- Durable and Dependable: Founded in 1946, Buyers Products has become a leader in the truck equipment industry though our commitment to customer care, innovation, and value across our range of products
- 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
This product presentation was made with AAWP plugin.