The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20E033000·Announced 2020-05-27

Horizon Recalls Tekonsha Prodigy Electronic Brake Control Kits

Horizon Global is recalling certain Tekonsha Prodigy electronic brake control kits because they do not adequately warn drivers that foot pedal trailer braking is unavailable when hazard signals are active.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a delay in applying brakes may increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Horizon Global is recalling certain Tekonsha Prodigy RF Electronic Brake Control with Bluetooth kits (part number 902501) and certain Hand Held units (part number 90253). These units were sold separately as replacements for use on 1 to 3 axle trailers.

The brake control kit and its informational materials do not adequately instruct the operator that trailer brake functionality via foot pedal is unavailable when used in conjunction with certain 7-Way Trailer Connectors while the tow vehicle's 4-Way Hazard Warning Signals are activated. The manual hand-held override trailer braking continues to function as intended. If a driver is not aware that foot pedal braking is unavailable while hazard signals are in use, a delay in applying the manual hand-held brake may increase the risk of a crash.

Horizon will notify owners and dealers and provide a replacement part that provides notice/indicators to the driver when foot pedal braking is unavailable, along with updated instructions, free of charge. This recall began June 17, 2020. Owners may contact Horizon customer service at 1-877-973-7871 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL recall
Manufacturer
Horizon Global
Category
Vehicle — Trailer Brake Control
Hazard
Affected units
2,285

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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