FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR (2018) recall — Electrical System
Forest River is recalling certain 2018 Surveyor trailers due to a circuit breaker that can cause wiring to melt and start a fire. Owners must have a free circuit breaker replacement installed by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The incorrect circuit breaker can cause the wiring to melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling specific 2018 Surveyor trailers because a faulty circuit breaker can cause wiring to melt and lead to fire. This affects owners who purchased these models between January 2018 and the recall start date. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224888-forest-river-2018-surveyor-trailers-fire-risk-from-faulty-circuit.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224888-forest-river-2018-surveyor-trailers-fire-risk-from-faulty-circuit · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V002000
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“Forest River 2018 Surveyor Trailers: Fire Risk from Faulty Circuit Breaker.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224888-forest-river-2018-surveyor-trailers-fire-risk-from-faulty-circuit. Based on NHTSA recall #18V002000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V002000).
Why it’s dangerous
The circuit breaker in these trailers allows more electrical current than the wiring can safely handle. This can cause the wiring to melt, potentially leading to a fire if the electrical system is overloaded.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Forest River Surveyor trailers with model numbers SVT266RLDS, SVT285IKDS, SVT285IKLE, SVT323BHLE, SVT33KRETS, SVT33KRLOK, or SVT33KRLTS are affected. These trailers were built with a circuit breaker that can overheat wiring, posing a fire risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your 2018 Forest River Surveyor trailer's model number against the list: SVT266RLDS, SVT285IKDS, SVT285IKLE, SVT323BHLE, SVT33KRETS, SVT33KRLOK, or SVT33KRLTS. The recall began on January 24, 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Reach out to Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119, extension 205 to schedule a free circuit breaker replacement.
Get Circuit Breaker Replacement
Dealers will install a correctly rated circuit breaker at no cost to fix the electrical system.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
What models are affected by this recall?
The affected models are SVT266RLDS, SVT285IKDS, SVT285IKLE, SVT323BHLE, SVT33KRETS, SVT33KRLOK, and SVT33KRLTS.
When did the recall start?
The recall began on January 24, 2018.
Is there a risk of fire with these trailers?
Yes, the faulty circuit breaker can cause wiring to melt and lead to fire if the electrical system is overloaded.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V002000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 18V002000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V002000 (February 1, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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