Recall 16V062 covers 12 2016 Forest River Surveyor recreational vehicles with miswired receptacles that can arc. Free repair at Forest River dealers.
Forest River is recalling 12 2016 Surveyor recreational vehicles because the general circuit receptacle can be wired incorrectly, sending too much current through the outlet. That excess current can create an electrical arc and electrocute the user; Forest River dealers will correct the wiring free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The 2016 Forest River Surveyor uses a 110 volt general circuit receptacle, which is the wall outlet circuit that supplies power to plugged-in items inside the recreational vehicle. That outlet circuit should be wired with one hot wire, which carries power, one neutral wire, which returns current, and one ground wire, which gives stray current a safer path back to ground.
On affected Surveyor SVF275BHSS vehicles, the receptacle was wired with two incoming hot wires instead of the correct hot, neutral, and ground layout. That wiring error lets too much current travel through the receptacle. The problem starts at the wiring connection, so the repair focuses on correcting the wires at the receptacle and confirming the circuit at the main converter box.
Owners will notice the general receptacle breaker in the converter/inverter panel box tripping. When that happens, power to the general receptacle circuit shuts off.
Who's affected?
| 2016 Forest River Surveyor | wiring |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 12 |
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?
Too much electrical current can create an electrical arc and electrocute the person using the receptacle. If the breaker trips and cuts power to the receptacle circuit, stop using that circuit and schedule the repair soon. 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 wiring, breaker, and receptacle repair that stops too much current from traveling through the receptacle.
- Avoid using the general circuit receptacle until the dealer confirms the wiring repair is complete.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V062 when you call.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician checks the general circuit receptacle and repairs wiring, breakers, and related electrical items that need correction. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. If you already paid out of pocket for this wiring or receptacle repair before the recall work, Forest River's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Bring your repair invoice and payment records to the service desk and ask how to submit them.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 3, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 19, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 29, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| March 29, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 29, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V062?
Recall 16V062 covers 12 2016 Forest River Surveyor recreational vehicles with a general circuit receptacle that was wired incorrectly. Too much current can travel through the receptacle, causing an electrical arc and electrocution risk. Forest River dealers will repair the wiring, breakers, and related items for free.
What should I do if my 2016 Forest River Surveyor is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific recreational vehicle is included in recall 16V062. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the electrical wiring repair. Reference recall number 16V062 and Forest River recall number 37-01152016-0131 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Forest River dealers will repair the affected wiring, breakers, and related items free of charge, as needed for this recall.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is electrical shock from an incorrectly wired general circuit receptacle. Too much current can pass through the receptacle and cause an electrical arc, which creates an electrocution risk for the person using it. The dealer repair addresses the wiring fault for free.
What if I bought this 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 Surveyor is included, then call a franchised Forest River dealer and reference recall 16V062.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V062000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-642-3119 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V062 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V062000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (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 →