OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
16E078000
Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control
Reported Oct 18, 2016 · Lippert Components, Inc.
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.
Consequence
Reduced or complete loss of braking control can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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