Sway Command Anti-sway Tow Control recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 18, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Lippert recalls Sway Command Anti-sway Tow Control

Recall number

16E078000

Brand / firm

Sway Command

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 304 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.