Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 18V-002 · 2018 Forest River Surveyor
Forest River, Inc. recall 18V-002 covers 152 2018 Forest River Surveyor for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on January 2, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 54% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V002000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
The incorrect circuit breaker can cause the wiring to melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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
54%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 7 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 15, 2017 to December 18, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.