2014 Forest River Rockport | 2015 Forest River Orion | 2016 Forest River Orion | 2016 Forest River Rev | 2015 Forest River Rev | 2017 Forest River Rev | 2017 Forest River Orion — Electrical system: software
Published July 5, 2016 · Recall initiated: July 5, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V500000, published July 5, 2016. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2014 Forest River Rockport | 2015 Forest River Orion | 2016 Forest River Orion | 2016 Forest River Rev | 2015 Forest River Rev | 2017 Forest River Rev | 2017 Forest River Orion — Electrical system: software.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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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Recall details
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Model
- ROCKPORT
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Lot
- 2014 FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT | 2015 FOREST RIVER ORION | 2016 FOREST RIVER ORION | 2016 FOREST RIVER REV | 2015 FOREST RIVER REV | 2017 FOREST RIVER REV | 2017 FOREST RIVER ORION
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Forest River Rockport | 2015 Forest River Orion | 2016 Forest River Orion | 2016 Forest River Rev | 2015 Forest River Rev | 2017 Forest River Rev | 2017 Forest River Orion — Electrical system: software recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V500000 on July 5, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FOREST RIVER. Model: ROCKPORT.