NHTSA Recall 15V659000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V659000; Date: Oct. 15, 2015
Without the power supply wire being properly connected to a circuit breaker, an excessive power draw or electrical short may result in melted wires and an increased risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Forest River Surveyor
Component: Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers
Manufactured by: Forest River, Inc.
Affected Units:: 89
Recall Summary:
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016 surveyor travel trailers and fifth wheels, models svt321bhts, svt33rets, svt32rlts, svt33rlts and svt32rets, manufactured April 13, 2015, to October 6, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the power supply wire for the room slide mechanism may have been incorrectly installed such that it doesn't pass through a circuit breaker.
How to Fix:
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct the power supply wire installation if needed. Damaged power supply wires will be replaced as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2015. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-3119 extension 205. Forest river's number for this recall is 37-10142015-0098.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 3, 2015
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