Service brakes, electricRecall 19V-069 · Forest River vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 19V-069 covers 2,454 Forest River vehicles for a service brakes, electric problem, reported to NHTSA on February 1, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q3) shows 58% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V069000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
The trailer's inability to apply the brakes in the event of a separation can increase the risk of crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
58%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 53 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 15, 2018 to January 24, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.