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NHTSA Recall 18V002000: Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 152 vehicles. It affects 2018 Forest River Surveyor.

152
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2018
owners notified (January 24)
NHTSA campaign18V002000
Manufacturer campaign37-0604
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Report receivedJanuary 2, 2018
Owner notificationJanuary 24, 2018
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety 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.

Vehicles covered by recall 18V002000

Make and modelModel years
Forest River Surveyor2018

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.