NHTSA recall 18E045000 · Equipment
Electrical system › Integrated trailer brake control
Reported Jun 21, 20181,944 vehicles affectedSyncro CorporationBuilt Feb 10, 2016 – May 10, 2018
The defect
Syncro Corporation (Syncro) is recalling certain Hayes Sway Master aftermarket sway control products, part number 81775. These units may conflict with the tow vehicle's factory-installed integrated brake controllers thereby disabling the tow vehicle's ability to apply the trailer brakes
The risk
If the trailer brakes cannot be applied, it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Syncro will notify owners, instructing them to return the unit for repair, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2018. Owners may contact Hayes Customer Service at phone number 1-800-882-1204.