Lippert | NHTSA Recall #16E078000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16E078000 by Lippert. Affecting 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 Includes 304 affected units, Loss of Trailer Braking from Brake Control Module, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelssway 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
Defect Summary
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.
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.