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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
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RMISC-18V550-0377.pdf
Recall Acknowledgement
September 13, 2018
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCAK-18V550-5667.pdf
- RELIABLE SAFETY. This trailer breakaway switch offers safer towing by connecting your vehicle to your trailer's breakaway battery and trailer brakes. If the trailer becomes disconnected while towing, the cable is released and the brakes are engaged
- STRONG CONNECTION. To ensure a dependable electrical connection for the wires, this trailer breakaway switch is equipped with silver contact points
- EASY TO INSTALL. Mounting this trailer breakaway switch on your trailer is easy. It comes with a metal mounting tab with a pre-drilled hole to accept a screw or bolt
- SECURE ATTACHMENT. The included trailer breakaway cable features a nylon pull pin for easy release and a looped end to quickly and securely attach to your trailer hitch
- WEATHER-RESISTANT. To keep the breakaway switch well-protected from the outdoor elements, it comes with a nylon case that will not rust or corrode
- High-quality surface technology: This switch is made of ABS and stainless steel materials, metal surface treatment using the latest electrophoresis technology, smooth and flat surface, corrosion and rust resistance, ABS shell with high temperature resistance, impact resistance, even long-term exposure to the outdoor environment is undamaged;
- Coiled cable: The cable is made of 1.5mm thick braided steel with an external coating to eliminate wear and tear. And it can be used without breakage; the coiled cable design can effectively prevent cable tangling problems and avoid sagging or dragging caused by long cables when the vehicle is turning or braking to ensure driving safety;
- Simple installation steps: After you get the product, you only need to put the switch on the trailer, connect one of the wires to the positive terminal of the battery box and the other to the positive terminal of the trailer electric brake system, and finally snap the cable to the running car with a climbing buckle;
- Breakaway switch features: It is small in size, almost suitable for all types of trailers, no need to worry about unusable situations. The switch is 4.33 inches long, 1.7 inches wide, and 0.83 inches high with 1.8 feet of black wire. The red wire rope is 4 feet long. The base plate is made of stainless steel, and the surface treatment is black electrophoresis;
- Just the right amount of tightness: When the trailer is disengaged, the switch will not be unable to turn on due to the broken bolt, which will cause the trailer to continue driving, causing serious accidents. And it will not cause the bolt to pull out due to accidental touch, which will affect your driving.
- Country Of Origin: China
- Package Height Of The Item Is 15.0"
- Package Length Of The Item Is 20.0"
- Package Width Of The Item Is 15.0"
- PVP
- Package Dimensions: 27.406 H x 3.606 L x 12.598 W (centimeters)
- Package Weight: 0.168 kilograms
- Country of Origin : China
- RESISTANCE OF RUST AND CORROSION: Replace your trailer breakaway device with this durable switch kit that features a coiled cord. 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
- MAINTAIN THE CABLE POSITION WELL ABOVE THE ROAD SURFACE: The 4 ft cable extends nicely while you're towing, with the coils keeping enough tension to maintain the cable position well above the road surface, realizing more reliable connection from your tow vehicle to your trailer
- PROTECTS YOUR FINGERS: Coated cable wire eliminated fray and protects your fingers from loose, sharp wire
- WHAT YOU GET: An entire breakaway safety system replacement- include a switch box with the coiled cable. Recommended for bumper pull trailers. Meets or exceeds all dot requirements, easy attachment with included spring clip
- PRODUCT GUARANTEE: You can enjoy our first-class service with free refund without reason, 2-year warranty and 24-hour support for customer service. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
- Completely sealed breakaway switch
- Automatically set trailer brakes in case of accidental trailer breakaway
- Required by law in some states
- Emergency use only, not to be used to lock brakes when parked or stored
- Reinforced nylon case, wieldable metal tab, nylon pin assembly, rust and corrosion free
- 【KEEPS CABLE POSITION ABOVE THE ROAD SURFACE】The 6ft cable extends nicely while you're towing, and the coil maintains enough tension to keep the cable position above the road surface,realizing more reliable connection from your tow vehicle to your trailer.
- 【SAFETY】 Replace your trailer breakaway device with trailer breakaway kit, coiled cable wire ,It will not rust, wear or damage when towing, providing a safer and more effective connection for your Trailer.
- 【PROTECTS YOUR FINGERS】Coated cable wire eliminates fray and protects your fingers from loose, sharp wire.
- 【EASY TO INSTALL】You only need to put the switch on the trailer, connect one of the wires to the positive terminal of the battery box and the other to the positive terminal of the trailer electric brake system.It comes with a metal mounting tab with a pre-drilled hole to accept a screw or bolt
- 【PACKAGE LIST】Trailer Breakaway Switch—including a switch box with coiled cable. Recommended for bumper tow trailers. Meets or exceeds all DOT requirements, attaches easily with the included spring clips.
- Connects tow vehicle to trailer breakaway battery
- Actives trailer brakes when cable is released during a disconnect
- Silver contact points for a superior electrical connection
- Features a high-temp metal mounting tab and nylon pull pin
- Nylon case protects components from the elements
- Material: Replace Your Trailer Splitter With This Durable Switch Kit, The switch body is made of 304 stainless steel. It is rust-proof, waterproof, corrosion-resistant, high-temperature resistant, etc. to make you and the trailer safer when towing, and provide a safer and more effective connection for the trailer.
- The 6ft cable extends well when towing, and the coil maintains enough tension to keep the cable position above the road for a more reliable connection from the tractor to the trailer.
- Protect your fingers from loose, sharp wires. Our 6ft cable has a finger protection coating
- PRODUCT INCLUDES: A complete set of detachable safety system replacement parts - including a switch box with coiled cable. Recommended for bumper tow trailers. Easy connection with included spring clips
- If there is any problem with this trailer disconnect switch, please contact customer service in time, you will get satisfactory results.
- 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
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