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HighNHTSA·16V062000·Announced 2016-02-03

Forest River Recalls 2016 Surveyor RVs Due to Wiring Defect

Forest River is recalling 12 model year 2016 Surveyor recreational vehicles because incorrect wiring may allow excessive current, posing an electrocution risk.

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 (electrocution) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling 12 model year 2016 Surveyor recreational vehicles, model SVF275BHSS, manufactured between November 4, 2015, and November 11, 2015. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical system where the general circuit receptacle may be incorrectly wired.

This wiring error may allow too much current to travel through the receptacle. Excessive electrical current can cause an electrical arc, which potentially poses a risk of electrocution to the user.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the wiring, breakers, and other necessary items free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 extension 205, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
12

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SURVEYOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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