Forest River recall 37-01152016-0131

Q: Is 37-01152016-0131 the same recall as 16V062000?

Yes. 37-01152016-0131 is Forest River’s own number for it; 16V062000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Forest River calls it 37-01152016-0131. NHTSA filed it as campaign 16V062000 on Feb 3, 2016: electrical system on the 2016 Forest River Surveyor, 12 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 16V062000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
16V062000	2016 Forest River Surveyor	Electrical System	Feb 3, 2016	12	moderate

Problem Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Surveyor recreational vehicles, model SVF275BHSS, manufactured from November 4, 2015, through November 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the general circuit receptacle may be incorrectly wired, and as a result, too much current may travel through the receptacle. Risk Too much electrical current can cause an electrical arc, and potentially electrocute the user. Fix Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair any wiring, breakers, and other items, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 extension 205. Forest River's number for this recall is 37-01152016-0131.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 16V062000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 37-01152016-0131 is the number Forest River assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 16V062000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 37-01152016-0131 the same recall as 16V062000?

Yes. 37-01152016-0131 is Forest River’s own number for it; 16V062000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 37-01152016-0131 cover?

2016 Forest River Surveyor, 12 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 37-01152016-0131 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.