Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V659000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V659000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2016 surveyor travel trailers and fifth wheels, models svt321bhts, svt33rets, svt32rlts, svt33rlts and svt32rets, manufactured april 13, 2015, to october 6, 2015 Includes 89 affected units, Slide Mechanism Power Bypasses Circuit Breaker, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2016 surveyor travel trailers and fifth wheels, models svt321bhts, svt33rets, svt32rlts, svt33rlts and svt32rets, manufactured april 13, 2015, to october 6, 2015

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V659000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2015-10-15T00:00:00
Subject: Slide mechanism power bypasses circuit breaker
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 89

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 37-10142015-0098
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 46.07

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