Forest River – Improperly Installed Trailer Brake Controller

Forest River (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Rockport work trucks equipped with an optional trailer brake controller. The brake controller may have been wired improperly, which may prevent the brake controller from activating the trailer brakes when the vehicle’s brakes are applied.


Report Received Date 07/01/2019
NHTSA ID 19V505000
Consequence Summary Without the trailer brakes assisting, stopping distances may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake controller, free of charge. The recall began July 23, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-327-2392. Forest River's number for this recall is 65-1046.
Recall Code 65-1046
Potentially Affected 63
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V505000)

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