CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Surveyor recreational trailers, models SVT266RLDS, SVT285IKDS, SVT285IKLE, SVT323BHLE, SVT33KRETS, SVT33KRLOK and SVT33KRLTS. These vehicles were built with a circuit breaker that allows more current that the wiring can handle.
- Risk
- The incorrect circuit breaker can cause the wiring to melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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. Forest River's number for this recall is 37-0604.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some trailers were built with a circuit breaker that allows more electrical current than the wiring can safely handle. Over time, this excess current can cause the wiring to melt, creating a risk of fire.
If you own an affected trailer, contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119, extension 205, and reference recall number 37-0604. Forest River will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will replace the circuit breaker with one that has the correct load rating at no cost to you. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Surveyor | 2018 |
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