Forest River is recalling 2021 Aurora travel trailers due to a potential wiring issue that could prevent trailer brakes from activating, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact customer service for free repairs.
Trailer brakes that fail to activate can increase the risk of a crash.
Forest River is recalling 2021 Aurora travel trailers because a wiring issue might prevent trailer brakes from activating, which could lead to crashes. This affects owners who received the vehicle after August 2, 2022, and requires dealers to inspect and rewire the breakaway switch.
The breakaway switch may be incorrectly wired to the battery disconnect, causing trailer brakes to fail to activate when needed. This could lead to a crash if the trailer is not properly secured.
Owners of 2021 Forest River Aurora travel trailers are affected. Those who have used the trailer without proper brake activation are at higher risk.
Check if your 2021 Forest River Aurora travel trailer has a breakaway switch that may be incorrectly wired to the battery disconnect. The recall covers models sold from 2021 onwards.
Reach out to Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-6241 for free inspection and re-wiring of the breakaway switch.
Dealers will inspect and rewire the breakaway switch if necessary at no cost to the owner.
Dealers will inspect and re-wire the breakaway switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-6241. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1529.
The breakaway switch may be incorrectly wired to the battery disconnect, which can prevent trailer brakes from activating as intended.
Check if your 2021 Forest River Aurora travel trailer has a breakaway switch that may be incorrectly wired to the battery disconnect.
Dealers will inspect and rewire the breakaway switch for free. Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-6241.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V477000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 22V477000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and re-wire the breakaway switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-6241. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1529. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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