Slide mechanism power bypasses circuit breaker
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016 surveyor travel trailers and fifth wheels, models svt321bhts, svt33rets, svt32rlts, svt33rlts and svt32rets, manufactured april 13, 2015, to october 6, 2015. in the affected vehicles, the power supply wire for the room slide mechanism may have been incorrectly installed such that it doesn't pass through a circuit breaker.
Safety Consequence
Without the power supply wire being properly connected to a circuit breaker, an excessive power draw or electrical short may result in melted wires and an increased risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct the power supply wire installation if needed. damaged power supply wires will be replaced as necessary. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on november 3, 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-3119 extension 205. forest river's number for this recall is 37-10142015-0098.
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FAQ: Recall 15V659000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V659000?
NHTSA recall 15V659000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on October 15, 2015. It addresses: Slide mechanism power bypasses circuit breaker. The recall affects approximately 89 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V659000 or the manufacturer campaign number 37-10142015-0098. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.