Recall 16E078000: Electrical System, Integrated Trailer Brake Control

NHTSA recall 16E078000 · announced October 18, 2016 · Sway Command · 304 units affected

The problem

Lippert Components, Inc. (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.

The risk

Reduced or complete loss of braking control can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.