Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
FOREST RIVER
Model Of Vehicle
REV
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V500000
Component Description
Electrical System:Software
Effect Of Defect
Trailer Brake Lights That Are Inoperative Can Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20141210
End Of Manufacture
20160630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
214
Date Owners Notified
20160831
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160705
Make Campaign Number
210-06282016-0216
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108