Other: labelsRecall 16V-547 · 2016–2017 Forest River Surveyor
Forest River, Inc. recall 16V-547 covers 72 2016–2017 Forest River Surveyor for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on July 22, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V547000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Surveyor recreational trailers, model SVT226RLDS, manufactured October 9, 2015, to June 9, 2016. The affected vehicles have a Federal Placard that incorrectly classifies the vehicle as a school bus. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
The risk
If the vehicle is misclassified on the label, it can cause the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect Federal Placard with a corrected placard, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 37-07142016-0224.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 9, 2015 to June 9, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.