NHTSA Recall 18V185000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 80 vehicles. It affects 2018 Forest River Surveyor.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V185000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 3747-0667 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | March 21, 2018 |
| Owner notification | April 9, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Surveyor recreational trailers, models SVT248BHLE and SVT248BHLE-OR. The refrigerator in the slideroom may have been installed without an air cycling fan to cool the refrigerator parts, which can cause the refrigerator cooling tubes to fail.
Safety risk
If the refrigerator overheats, the cooling tubes may fail, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a fan assembly, free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-573-642-3119. Forest River's number for this recall is 3747-0667.
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 18V185000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River Surveyor | 2018 |
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.