Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V002000 Reported January 2, 2018

Incorrect circuit breaker rating may cause fire

Forest River, Inc. · Electrical System · 152 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V002000
Manufacturer Campaign
37-0604
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
152
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 2, 2018
Completion Rate
53.95

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018 surveyor recreational trailers, models svt266rlds, svt285ikds, svt285ikle, svt323bhle, svt33krets, svt33krlok and svt33krlts. these vehicles were built with a circuit breaker that allows more current that the wiring can handle.

Safety Consequence

The incorrect circuit breaker can cause the wiring to melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a circuit breaker with the correct load rating, free of charge. the recall began on january 24, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-3119, extension 205. forest river's number for this recall is 37-0604.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18V002000 or campaign 37-0604.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V002000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V002000?

NHTSA recall 18V002000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on January 2, 2018. It addresses: Incorrect circuit breaker rating may cause fire. The recall affects approximately 152 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V002000 or the manufacturer campaign number 37-0604. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.