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NHTSA Recall 16V062000: Electrical system: wiring

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12 vehicles. It affects 2016 Forest River Surveyor.

12
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2016
owners notified (February 19)
NHTSA campaign16V062000
Manufacturer campaign37-01152016-0131
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING
Report receivedFebruary 3, 2016
Owner notificationFebruary 19, 2016
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Surveyor recreational vehicles, model SVF275BHSS, manufactured from November 4, 2015, through November 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the general circuit receptacle may be incorrectly wired, and as a result, too much current may travel through the receptacle.

Safety risk

Too much electrical current can cause an electrical arc, and potentially electrocute the user.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair any wiring, breakers, and other items, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 extension 205. Forest River's number for this recall is 37-01152016-0131.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 16V062000

Make and modelModel years
Forest River Surveyor2016

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.