Recall 16V655 covers 39 2017 Forest River Surveyor trailers with incorrect tire and rim placards. Forest River provides corrected placards for free.
Forest River is recalling 39 2017 Surveyor recreational trailers because the tire and rim information on the Federal Placard is wrong. Wrong placard information can lead an owner to over-inflate the tires, which can cause sudden tire failure, loss of vehicle control, and crash risk; Forest River dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Placard on a 2017 Forest River Surveyor is the trailer's tire and loading label. It tells an owner or service shop which tire, rim, and PSI combination belongs on that trailer, so replacement tires and inflation pressure match the trailer's design.
On affected Surveyor SVT226RLDS trailers, the trailer was built with tires and rims that do not match the information printed on the Federal Placard. Forest River traced the problem to the wrong tire and rim combination package being selected for the label data. That printed the wrong tire, PSI, and rim information, even though the repair path is a corrected placard.
There is no warning sign before failure. This is a labeling and equipment-match problem, so an owner is not likely to feel a change while towing. The clue is on the placard itself: the tire, rim, and PSI information does not match the correct combination for the trailer.
Who's affected?
| 2017 Forest River Surveyor | tire |
|---|---|
| 2017 Forest River Surveyor | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 39 |
Not every 2017 Forest River Surveyor trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Overinflated tires can fail suddenly, which can cause loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk. The incorrect Federal Placard gives owners tire pressure information that can lead to overinflation, and there is no warning sign before failure. Drive cautiously until the corrected placard is installed. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Forest River Surveyor is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to get the corrected Federal Placard installed free of charge.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V655 when you call.
- Avoid over-inflating the tires before the placard is corrected; the wrong tire and rim information can lead to sudden tire failure and loss of control.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician provides the corrected Federal Placard so the trailer's tire and rim information matches the required label. The corrected placard is free under the recall. This is a labeling repair, so parts and labor are covered, and the dealer or Forest River customer service can explain where the corrected label belongs on the trailer. If you previously paid out of pocket for this label-related repair, Forest River's general reimbursement plan covers eligible documented expenses. Bring your repair paperwork to the service desk.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 13, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 30, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| November 7, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| November 7, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 7, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V655?
Recall 16V655 covers 39 2017 Forest River Surveyor recreational trailers with tire and rim information that does not match the Federal Placard. Wrong tire-pressure information can lead to over-inflation, sudden tire failure, loss of vehicle control, and increased crash risk.
What should I do if my 2017 Forest River Surveyor is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 16V655. If it is, contact Forest River or a franchised Forest River dealer and reference recall number 16V655. Forest River will provide a corrected Federal Placard for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Forest River will provide the corrected Federal Placard free of charge. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the safety defect at no cost to the owner, including for a trailer bought used.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is sudden tire failure from over-inflation caused by incorrect placard information. If a tire fails while the trailer is being towed, the driver can lose vehicle control, increasing crash risk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V655000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-642-3119 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V655 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V655000 |
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 →