Recall 18E045000: Electrical System, Integrated Trailer Brake Control

NHTSA recall 18E045000 · announced June 21, 2018 · Hayes Sway Master · 1,944 units affected

The problem

Syncro Corporation (Syncro) is recalling certain Hayes Sway Master aftermarket sway control products, part number 81775. These units may conflict with the tow vehicle's factory-installed integrated brake controllers thereby disabling the tow vehicle's ability to apply the trailer brakes

The risk

If the trailer brakes cannot be applied, it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Syncro will notify owners, instructing them to return the unit for repair, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2018. Owners may contact Hayes Customer Service at phone number 1-800-882-1204.

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.