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NHTSARecalled 2016-10-18

Lippert — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

Is my product affected?

SWAY COMMAND ANTI-SWAY TOW CONTROL

  • Brand SWAY COMMAND

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Lippert Components, Inc. is recalling certain Sway Command anti-sway tow controllers (part number 0271841) manufactured between January 5, 2016, and July 19, 2016, that were sold for use with 2014-2016 GM trucks. When used with trucks equipped with an Integrated Trailer Brake Control Module, these controllers can cause reduced braking effectiveness or complete loss of brake control while towing a trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

LCI will notify owners and replace the faulty controller with an updated controller that has correct programming at no cost. The recall began on December 5, 2016. Affected consumers should contact LCI at 1-574-537-8900 and reference recall number LCI-68-092016.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I 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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

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