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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
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| FOREST RIVER | FLAGSTAFF | 2019 |
| FOREST RIVER | ROCKWOOD | 2019 |
6 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-19V069-1382.PDF 213.857KB
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Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-19V069-4141.pdf 245.709KB
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Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-19V069-2891.pdf 2263.892KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1
RCLQRT-19V069-0895.PDF 211.14KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2
RCLQRT-19V069-2860.PDF 211.239KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3
RCLQRT-19V069-9738.PDF 211.324KB
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