Recall 15V659 affects 89 2016 Forest River Surveyor trailers for slide-room power wiring missing circuit-breaker protection. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 89 2016 Surveyor travel trailers and fifth wheels because the room slide power supply wire is not protected by a circuit breaker. An excessive power draw or electrical short can melt wires and increase fire risk, and Forest River dealers will correct the wiring free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The room slide mechanism on the 2016 Forest River Surveyor moves the slide room in and out using electric motors. Those 12-volt motors need a protected power feed, which means the wire should pass through a circuit breaker before it supplies the motor. The breaker is there to stop excess current before the wiring overheats.
On affected Surveyor trailers and fifth wheels, the slide motor power wire was connected to the "Power In" side of the 30AMP breaker instead of the "Power Out" side. That placement bypasses the breaker protection. If the slide motor circuit draws too much current, the breaker does not interrupt the flow as designed. The unprotected wire can overheat and damage the surrounding wiring.
Owners can notice smoldering, melting insulation, or the smell of burning wire near the slide mechanism wiring. Those are warning signs that the wire has already started to overheat.
Who's affected?
| 2016 Forest River Surveyor | wiring |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 89 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2016 Forest River Surveyor trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A power supply wire that is not properly connected to a circuit breaker can overheat during excessive power draw or an electrical short. Melted wires raise the risk of a fire. If you smell burning wire or see smoldering or melting, stop using the vehicle and call the dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Forest River Surveyor is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free room-slide power-wire inspection and repair, so the wire is protected by the circuit breaker.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V659 when you call.
- Avoid using the room slide until the dealer confirms the power supply wire installation is corrected.
- Call Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 with questions, and reference Forest River recall 37-10142015-0098 when you call.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician checks whether the room slide mechanism power supply wire is routed through the circuit breaker, corrects the wire installation, and replaces damaged power supply wires as needed. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. If you already paid for this wiring repair before the recall repair was completed, contact Forest River customer service and ask how to submit documentation under its reimbursement plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 15, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 3, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 7, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| December 7, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 7, 2015 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| December 7, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V659?
Recall 15V659 covers 89 2016 Forest River Surveyor travel trailers and fifth wheels with a room-slide power supply wire that was routed without proper circuit-breaker protection. Forest River dealers will inspect the wiring, correct the installation, and replace damaged power supply wires for free.
What should I do if my 2016 Forest River Surveyor is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 15V659. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the wiring inspection and repair. Reference Forest River recall number 37-10142015-0098 when you call.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Forest River's remedy says dealers will perform the inspection, wiring correction, and any needed power supply wire replacement free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk in recall 15V659 is fire. If the room-slide power supply wire is not connected through a circuit breaker, an excessive power draw or electrical short can melt wires and increase the risk of a fire.
What if I bought my Forest River Surveyor used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2016 Forest River Surveyor is included, then call a franchised Forest River dealer with recall number 37-10142015-0098.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V659000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-642-3119 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V659 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V659000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →