2020 FOREST RIVER SONOMA RECALL - #20V563000
RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Wildwood, Salem, and 2020 Sonoma travel trailers. The break-away safety switch may not be wired to constant power, which can cause the trailer brakes to not activate in the event of a trailer separation from the tow vehicle.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2020 FOREST RIVER SONOMA |
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| Manufacturer |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
9/18/2020 |
| Influenced by |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/13/2020 |
| # Affected |
4,397 |
| Recalled for |
TRAILER HITCHES |
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| Description |
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Wildwood, Salem, and 2020 Sonoma travel trailers. The break-away safety switch may not be wired to constant power, which can cause the trailer brakes to not activate in the event of a trailer separation from the tow vehicle. |
| Consequences |
If the brakes of the trailer do not engage, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2020. Owners may contact Forest customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 67A-1230. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2020 FOREST RIVER SONOMA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
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