Recall 16V500 covers 214 2014-2017 Forest River Rockport, Orion, and Rev vehicles with trailer brake light failure. Free repair at a franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 214 2014-2017 Rockport, Orion, and Rev vehicles because a software error in the trailer tow lighting control module can keep trailer brake lights from illuminating during braking. Inoperative trailer brake lights increase crash risk, and Forest River dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The trailer tow lighting control module on the 2014-2017 Forest River Rockport, Orion, and Rev controls lighting signals for a trailer plugged into the vehicle. When the driver presses the brake pedal, the module is supposed to send the brake-light signal through the trailer wiring connector so drivers behind the trailer see the stop lights.
On affected vehicles, the module has a software error. The brake pedal and the Forest River vehicle's own systems can act normal, but the trailer brake lights do not illuminate when the brakes are applied. The filing does not identify a deeper mechanical cause beyond the software problem in the trailer lighting control module.
There is no warning sign before failure. The driver will not get a clear dashboard message from this recall condition, so the missing trailer brake lights are usually noticed only by someone behind the trailer or during a lighting check.
Who's affected?
Covers Rockport, Orion, and Rev model years from 2014-2017, with electrical system software and brake lights listed as the affected components.
| 2014 Forest River Rockport | electrical system software |
|---|---|
| 2014 Forest River Rockport | Brake lights |
| 2015 Forest River Orion | electrical system software |
| 2015 Forest River Orion | Brake lights |
| 2016 Forest River Orion | electrical system software |
| 2016 Forest River Orion | Brake lights |
| 2016 Forest River Rev | electrical system software |
| 2016 Forest River Rev | Brake lights |
| 2015 Forest River Rev | electrical system software |
| 2015 Forest River Rev | Brake lights |
| 2017 Forest River Rev | electrical system software |
| 2017 Forest River Rev | Brake lights |
| 2017 Forest River Orion | electrical system software |
| 2017 Forest River Orion | Brake lights |
| Units affected | 214 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Inoperative trailer brake lights make it harder for drivers behind you to see when you are braking, which raises the risk of a crash. Drive cautiously and schedule the module replacement soon. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2017 Forest River Rockport, Orion, or Rev is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free Trailer Tow Light Control Module replacement that fixes trailer brake lights that fail to illuminate during braking.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V500 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra following distance when towing.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician replaces the Trailer Tow Light Control Module so the trailer brake lights illuminate when the brakes are applied. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. Forest River has a general reimbursement plan on file. If you already paid for a related trailer tow lighting module repair, ask the service desk how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 5, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 26, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| August 26, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 26, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| August 31, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V500?
Recall 16V500 covers 214 2014-2017 Forest River Rockport, Orion, and Rev vehicles built on a RAM ProMaster chassis. A software error in the trailer tow lighting control module can keep trailer brake lights from illuminating during braking, increasing crash risk.
What should I do if my 2014-2017 Forest River Rockport, Orion, or Rev is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 16V500. If it is, contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or a RAM dealer to schedule replacement of the trailer tow light control module.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the recall remedy says RAM dealers will replace the Trailer Tow Light Control Module free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the trailer brake lights do not illuminate when the driver brakes. Drivers behind the trailer lose a key signal that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, which increases the risk of a crash.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V500000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-800-348-7440 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V500 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V500000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →