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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 16V547📅 Jul 22, 2016

2016–2017 Forest River Surveyor recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

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."

💥 The risk

If the vehicle is misclassified on the label, it can cause the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V547000
Manufacturer recall #
37-07142016-0224
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
72
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Owner phone
1-800-348-7440
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 12, 2016
Built
Oct 9, 2015 – Jun 9, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
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 in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V547 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V547?

2016–2017 Forest River Surveyor. 72 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Forest River dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-348-7440.