2020 Forest River Surveyor recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Surveyor trailers, model SVT33KFKDS. A fuse of the incorrect amperage was installed for the 12V refrigerator, potentially allowing the wiring to overheat.
💥 The risk
If the wiring overheats, an electrical short can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
🔧 The fix
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect fuse with one of the correct amperage, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 37-1108.
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
- 19V772000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 37-1108
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 19
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; EQUIPMENT
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 7, 2019
- Built
- Jun 21, 2019 – Oct 2, 2019
- 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.