Recall 16V500000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE Defect in 2014-2017 FOREST RIVER ORION

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RECALL This recall affects up to 214 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 16V500000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles Affected 214
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Forest River Orion recreational vehicles manufactured January 1, 2014, to June 30, 2016; 2014 Rockport work and delivery trucks manufactured on January 29, 2016; and 2015-2017 Forest River Rev recreational vehicles manufactured December 10, 2014, to June 30, 2016. These vehicles are built on a Chrysler RAM ProMaster chassis and are equipped with a Trailer Tow Lighting Control Module that may have a software error which can prevent illumination of the trailer brake lights during brake actuation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety Consequence

Trailer brake lights that are inoperative can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and RAM dealers will replace the Trailer Tow Light Control Module, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or RAM customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Forest River's number for this recall is 210-06282016-0216.

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