2016 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to electrical wiring, labeling inaccuracies, and suspension components in recall notices rather than complaints.
There are six recalls affecting multiple systems, including the electrical system, suspension, and certification labels. These recalls involve wiring defects, incorrect Federal Certification Placards, and wheel stud failures.
Recalls- Electrical wiring defect. Recall 15V659000 affects 89 units. Power supply wires for the slide room mechanism may bypass circuit breakers, increasing the risk of melted wires and fire. Forest River will inspect and correct wire installation with free repairs.
- Incorrect tire and rim labels. Recall 15V741000 covers 67 trailers with Federal Certification Placards listing wrong tire and rim sizes. Improper tire installation may cause poor handling and increase crash risk. Owners will receive corrected placards free of charge.
- Wheel stud failure. Recall 15V359000 impacts 1,497 trailers where wheel studs may break, risking wheel detachment and crash. Dealers will inspect and replace affected wheel hubs for free.
- General circuit wiring error. Recall 16V062000 involves 12 units with incorrectly wired general circuit receptacles causing excessive current flow, potentially leading to electrical arcs and electrocution. Repairs will be made without cost to owners.
- Misclassified Federal Placard. Recall 16V547000 applies to 72 trailers with placards wrongly classifying the vehicle as a school bus. Misclassification can cause overloading and crash risk. Corrected placards will be installed at no charge.
- Wrong Federal Placard tire information. Recall 16V751000 affects 149 units. Federal Placards list the wrong tire and rim combination, leading to potential overinflation and increased crash risk. Dealers will replace placards free of charge.
Owners dealing with multiple recall repairs or unresolved defect issues may benefit from reviewing their rights under state lemon laws. Persistent safety concerns or repeated repairs could qualify for consumer protections.
2016 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR Summary
2016
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
1886
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR
12 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Surveyor recreational vehicles, model SVF275BHSS, manufactured from November 4, 2015, through November 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the general circuit receptacle may be incorrectly wired, and as a result, too much current may travel through the receptacle.
Risk: Too much electrical current can cause an electrical arc, and potentially electrocute the user.
2016 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR
149 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Surveyor recreational vehicles, model ORSVT247BHDS, manufactured August 10, 2016, to September 13, 2016. The Federal Placard installed on the vehicles indicate an incorrect tire and rim combination. The Federal Placard states that the trailer is equipped with ST225/75R15D tires with 65 PSI and a rim designation of 15X6.0JJ, when actually they have ST205/75R14C tires with 50 PSI and a rim designation of 14X5.5JJ. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: The operator may over-inflate the tire based on the information printed on the Federal Placard. Overinflating a tire may lead to pre-mature tire degradation, a tire blowout, or reduced handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR
72 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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."
Risk: If the vehicle is misclassified on the label, it can cause the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR
67 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Surveyor recreational trailers, models SVT243RBS and ORSVT243RBS. The affected vehicles have Federal Certification Placards that list an incorrect tire and rim size from what is actually installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: If the operator installs tires that are the size that is indicated on the placard, it can cause poor vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR
89 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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.
Risk: 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.
2016 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR
1497 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Wildwood, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Wildcat Maxx, Vibe, R-Pod, and Surveyor trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Risk: If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.