Hayes Sway Master recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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
What could happen
If the trailer brakes cannot be applied, it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Hayes Sway Master Hayes Sway Master
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18E045000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Syncro Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 21, 2018
- Owners notified
- Aug 16, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,944
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 10, 2016 to May 10, 2018
- Part
- Electrical system › Integrated trailer brake control
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.