NHTSA Recall 16V547000: Labels (equipment)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 72 vehicles. It affects 2016–2017 Forest River Surveyor.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V547000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 37-07142016-0224 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | July 22, 2016 |
| Owner notification | August 12, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
If the vehicle is misclassified on the label, it can cause the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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 16V547000
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.