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SevereNHTSA·18V002000·Announced 2018-01-02

Forest River Recalls 2018 Surveyor Trailers Due to Fire Risk

Forest River is recalling 2018 Surveyor recreational trailers because an incorrect circuit breaker can cause wiring to melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical wiring) that poses a significant risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Surveyor recreational trailers, including models SVT266RLDS, SVT285IKDS, SVT285IKLE, SVT323BHLE, SVT33KRETS, SVT33KRLOK, and SVT33KRLTS. The recall involves 152 vehicles that were built with a circuit breaker that allows more current than the wiring can handle.

The incorrect circuit breaker can cause the wiring to melt, which increases the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or property damage reports are detailed in the source text.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a circuit breaker with the correct load rating free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2018. 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 Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
152

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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