Recall 16V751 affects 149 2016-2017 Forest River Surveyor RVs for an incorrect tire placard. A corrected placard is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 149 2016-2017 Surveyor recreational vehicles under recall 16V751 because the Federal Placard lists the wrong tire, rim, and pressure combination. That placard can lead an owner to over-inflate the tires, which can cause premature tire degradation, a blowout, or reduced handling; the Forest River dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Placard on a 2016-2017 Forest River Surveyor is the factory label that tells the owner and service shop which tires, rims, and tire pressure belong on the trailer. It is supposed to match the hardware installed on the trailer, so tire service, inflation, and replacement are based on the right specifications.
On affected Surveyor trailers, the label was printed with the wrong tire and rim package. It lists ST225/75R15D tires at 65 PSI with 15X6.0JJ rims, but the trailers were built with ST205/75R14C tires at 50 PSI with 14X5.5JJ rims. The problem is the label, not a hidden broken tire part. The new placard gives the correct tire, pressure, and rim combination.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner looking at the trailer sees a normal placard, but the information on that placard is wrong.
Who's affected?
Both model years are tied to the same vehicle-label issue, so the VIN decides which trailers need the corrected placard.
| 2017 Forest River Surveyor | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2016 Forest River Surveyor | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 149 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Overinflating a tire can degrade the tire early, cause a blowout, or reduce handling, increasing crash risk. There is no warning sign before damage or handling problems appear, so use the corrected Federal Placard information before setting tire pressure. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016-2017 Forest River Surveyor is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to request the free corrected Federal Placard that fixes the wrong tire and rim information.
- Use the correct tire pressure and tire size information before towing the trailer; do not rely on the incorrect placard.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V751 when you call.
- Call Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 with questions about the corrected placard.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician provides the corrected Federal Placard for the trailer. The corrected label shows the right tire size, rim designation, and tire pressure information, so the trailer is no longer relying on the wrong placard data. The placard correction is free under the recall, with parts and labor covered. If you already paid for a related placard correction, contact Forest River customer service and ask about reimbursement under its general reimbursement plan. Keep any repair paperwork or payment documentation for that call.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 18, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 18, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 12, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| December 12, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 12, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V751?
Recall 16V751 covers 149 2016-2017 Forest River Surveyor recreational vehicles with an incorrect Federal Placard. The label lists the wrong tire, rim, and tire pressure information, which can lead an owner to over-inflate the tires and increase crash risk.
What should I do if my 2016-2017 Forest River Surveyor is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Surveyor is included in recall 16V751. If it is, contact a Forest River dealer or Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 to get the corrected Federal Placard. Reference recall number 16V751 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost, and Forest River will provide the corrected Federal Placard free of charge. The recall repair became available when the recall began on November 18, 2016.
What is the safety risk from the wrong placard?
The risk is over-inflation from following the incorrect tire-pressure label. Recall 16V751 says over-inflating the tire can lead to premature tire degradation, a tire blowout, or reduced handling, increasing crash risk. Use the corrected placard information once Forest River provides it.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V751000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-642-3119 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V751 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V751000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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