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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 16V500📅 Jul 5, 2016

2015–2017 Forest River Orion & 2015–2017 Forest River REV + 1 more recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

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."

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V500000
Manufacturer recall #
210-06282016-0216
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
214
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Owner phone
1-800-348-7440
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 31, 2016
Built
Jan 29, 2016 – Jan 29, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V500 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V500?

2015–2017 Forest River Orion & 2015–2017 Forest River REV + 1 more. 214 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Forest River dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-348-7440.