FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR 2018: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V296000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-05-09 2018-05-04 2018-05-09

Production Dates: 2018-01-24 - 2018-02-06

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 37-0719

Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 29

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2018 Forest River Surveyor recreational trailers, model SVT241RBLE. The refrigerator in the slide room may not have an air cycling fan to cool the refrigerator parts, which can cause the refrigerator to overheat.

Consequence

If the refrigerator overheats, the cooling tubes may fail, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install a cooling fan assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119. Forest River's number for this recall is 37-0719.

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.