Lippert Components (LCI) is recalling certain Sway Command anti-sway tow controllers, part number 0271841, manufactured January 5, 2016, to July 19, 2016 and sold for use with model year 2014-2016 GM trucks. The use of LCI’s Sway Command with these trucks that are equipped with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control Module (ITBCM) could cause reduced braking effectiveness or a loss of brake control when towing a trailer.
Lippert – Loss of Trailer Braking from Brake Control Module
| Report Received Date | 10/18/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16E078000 |
| Consequence Summary | Reduced or complete loss of braking control can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | LCI will notify owners and will replace the current controller with an updated controller with correct programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 2016. Owners may contact 1-574-537-8900. LCI's number for this recall is LCI-68-092016. |
| Recall Code | LCI-68-092016 |
| Potentially Affected | 304 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16E078000) |
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