Brakes May Fail to Engage on Detached Tow Vehicle

Affected vehicles (1)

Component / system

Defect

Alliance RV, LLC (Alliance) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Paradigm 295MK, 310RL, 340RL, 370FB, 375RD, 380MP, 382RK, 385FL, and 395DS fifth wheels. The 7-way electrical connection to the brake actuator may have been mis-wired, which can prevent the brakes from engaging if the tow vehicle detaches.

Risk / consequence

Brakes that fail to engage when a tow vehicle detaches increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and correct the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2024. Owners may contact Alliance customer service at 1-574-218-7165.

Chronology of events

1. Sep 11, 2024

   on 9/11/2024 - During routine inspection it was found that the actuator was not engaging when the breakaway safety cord is pulled. A mis-wire in the 7 way connection was identified. on 9/11/2024 &

2. Sep 12, 2024

   9/12/2024 At this point Alliance RV inspected and addressed all product suffering from this misconfigured wiring. 9/12/2024 - A recall was then filed and now we are working on remedy instructions as well as submitting required documents for approval and distribution. No claims, field or service reports, death or injury reports have been submitted.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

DEC 12, 2024 - DEC 12, 2024

Owner notification

DEC 12, 2024 - DEC 12, 2024

Documents (13)