Trailer brake lights may not illuminate/fmvss 108
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 forest river orion recreational vehicles manufactured january 1, 2014, to june 30, 2016; 2014 rockport work and delivery trucks manufactured on january 29, 2016; and 2015-2017 forest river rev recreational vehicles manufactured december 10, 2014, to june 30, 2016. these vehicles are built on a chrysler ram promaster chassis and are equipped with a trailer tow lighting control module that may have a software error which can prevent illumination of the trailer brake lights during brake actuation. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Safety Consequence
Trailer brake lights that are inoperative can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and ram dealers will replace the trailer tow light control module, free of charge. the recall began on august 31, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or ram customer service at 1-800-853-1403. forest river's number for this recall is 210-06282016-0216.
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FAQ: Recall 16V500000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V500000?
NHTSA recall 16V500000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on July 5, 2016. It addresses: Trailer brake lights may not illuminate/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 214 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V500000 or the manufacturer campaign number 210-06282016-0216. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.