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March 25, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V185000
Incorrect Length Fresh Air Intake Tube
A cracked burn chamber can expose the trailer to carbon monoxide, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V185
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 74
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Surveyor travel trailers. The fresh air intake tube length may be too short, allowing it to detach and causing the burn chamber to crack.
Remedy
Dealers will install a longer fresh air intake vent tube, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-3119 Option 2.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
RECALL 22V185, 2022-139 REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS
| Make(s): SURVEYOR Model(s): SVT19MDBLE Model Year(s): 2022 |
Repair Code: RC-024-01-00-004174 Allotted Time: .50 HRS. Inspection Code: RC-024-05-00-004173 Allotted Time: .10 HRS. |
| Concern: The fresh air intake tube length was not lengthened when the furnace was moved. |
Photo(s) Required: YES Prior Authorization Required: YES Part(s) Kit Number: 052162 Part(s) Return: NO |
Disconnect the vehicles’ battery Positive and Negative, disconnect any House battery(s) Positive and Negative, if equipped with a generator ensure it is off and lastly, ensure the vehicle is disconnected from shore power. Block any tires/wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Failure to do so may result in electrocution, fire or other personal injury, property damage and/or death.
STEP 1: LOCATE THE FURNACE FLUE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE;
STEP 2: REMOVE SIX SCREWS FROM THE FURNACE FLUE EXTERIOR (FIGURE 1);
STEP 3: USING A UTILITY KNIFE TO CUT THE SEAL AROUND THE VENT (FIGURE 1);
STEP 4: USE A 5 IN 1 PAINTERS MULTI TOOL OR A STIFF SCRAPER TO PUSH IN BEHIND THE VENT TO BREAK LOOSE THE BUTYL TAPE ALL THE WAY AROUND THE VENT;
STEP 5: TAKE CARE TO NOT DAMAGE STRIPES OR CAUSE BODY WORK, PUSH THE MULTI TOOL/SCRAPER REMOVE THEN PUSH IT IN AGAIN IN THE NEXT SPOT UNTIL BUTYL TAP IS BROKEN FREE ALL THE WAY AROUND THE VENT;
STEP 6: TAKE THE MULTI TOOK PUSH IT IN BEHIND THE VENT AND PRY OUT ON BOTH SIDES UNTIL THE VENT IS AWAY FROM THE WALL;
STEP 7: USING YOUR HANDS PULL OUT THE VENT WHILE USING A TWISTING MOTION AS THE EXHAUST FITS EXTREMELY TIGHT. DO NOT FORCE THE VENT, IT WILL COME OUT SLOWLY;
STEP 8: CLEAN CAULK AND BUTYL FROM VENT AND WALL;
STEP 9: REPLACE BUTYL ALL THE WAY AROUND THE VENT SO THERE ARE NO GAPS MAKING SURE ALL THE SCREW HOLES ARE COVERED;
STEP 10: REPLACE THE INTAKE TUBE WITH THE LONGER 052162 INTAKE TUBE;
STEP 11: PUSH THE VENT BACK ON THE FURNACE MAKING SURE INTAKE AND EXHAUST TUBES ARE ALIGNED CORRECTLY WITH THE FURNACE;
STEP 12: PUT THE SIX SCREWS BACK IN AND SEAL AROUND THE VENT MAKING SURE THERE ARE NO SEAL VOIDS;
STEP 13: CLAIM REPAIR CODE.
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This notice is also sent in accordance with the requirements of the United States’ National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Forest River has decided that a defect, which relates to the motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2022 Surveyor SVT19MDBLE Travel Trailer Recreational Vehicles. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person.
WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE?
The fresh air intake tube length was not changed when the furnace was moved. The fresh air intake overlaps the intake tube by 1/4″ whereas it should be 1/2″. If the fresh air intake tube disconnects from its 1/4″ overlap, it may cause the burn chamber to crack.
EVALUATION OF THE RISK TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR(S) RELATED TO THE RECALL.
If the burn chamber cracks this could expose the vehicle to excessive Carbon Monoxide, which may lead to personal injury.
WHAT IS FOREST RIVER AND OUR DEALERSHIPS GOING TO DO?
Forest River is notifying dealerships of the recall. You may have the recall corrected at any Forest River dealership. Dealers/Service Centers will install a longer air intake tube. It is preferable if you have your selling dealership perform the remedy. Forest River completely covers your cost for the remedy; you will not receive any bill of sale for anything covered under the above recall number.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
Please contact your dealer immediately and request a service appointment to schedule the free remedy. The vehicle Owner is responsible for arranging to have the work completed. Please state you have been notified by Forest River of having a recall in process for your vehicle and provide the recall number for the dealership. It is also helpful to the dealership to have a copy of this letter when you take your vehicle in for the recall remedy.
You may also visit www.forestriverinc.com for dealer locations.
HOW LONG WILL THE REMEDY PROCESS TAKE?
The estimated time of repair is .5 hours. However, the dealership may need to keep your vehicle or schedule an appointment with you for a later date to fit into their regular service schedule.
WHAT IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID FOR REPAIRS TO YOUR VEHICLE FOR THIS PARTICULAR CONDITION?
If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized.
Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of this defect under recall. Please send the service invoice to the following address:
Surveyor
Forest River, Inc.
Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER
2405 Century Dr.
Goshen, IN 46528
Chronology :
On March 21, 2022, Forest River Corporate Quality Control discovered the issue during a routine audit. On March 22, 2022 through March 23, 2022, research began to identify the vehicle(s) affected.
On March 23, 2022, the manufacturing plant revised the cabinet depth so they could use the 5″ fresh air intake vent tube.
On March 25, 2022, Forest Rivers Corporate Recall Committee voted to recall.
A1 On March 26, 2022, the manufacturing plant contacted OCC to advise that four (4) VINs were mistakenly included in the scope provided by the manufacturing plant and ultimately included in the recall due to a clerical error when reviewing the manufacturing records to help OCC form the scope. On March 28, 2022, OCC removed the four (4) VINs from the recall and amended the recall scope accordingly.
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| FOREST RIVER | SURVEYOR | 2022 |
9 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-22V185-7504.pdf 645.768KB
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Recall 573 Report – 3/28/2022
RCLRPT-22V185-4644.PDF 214.289KB
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Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-22V185-1404.PDF 214.124KB
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Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-22V185-3922.pdf 133.82KB
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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-22V185-0779.pdf 172.827KB
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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-22V185-3660.pdf 204.796KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-2
RCLQRT-22V185-0129.PDF 211.129KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-3
RCLQRT-22V185-3658.PDF 211.229KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2022-4
RCLQRT-22V185-7401.PDF 211.318KB
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Page 1 of 2 RECALL 22V185, 2022-139 REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS Make(s): SURVEYOR Model(s): SVT19MDBLE Model Year(s): 2022 Concern: The fresh air intake tube length was not lengthened when the furnace was moved. Repair Code: RC-024-01-00-004174 Allotted Time: .50 HRS. Inspection Code: RC-024-05-00-004173 Allotted Time: .10 HRS. Photo(s) Required: YES Prior Authorization Required: YES Part(s) Kit Number: 052162 Part(s) Return: NO Disconnect the vehicles’ battery Positive and Negative, disconnect any House battery(s) Positive and Negative, if equipped with a generator ensure it is off and lastly, ensure the vehicle is disconnected from shore power. Block any tires/wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Failure to do so may result in electrocution, fire or other personal injury, property damage and/or death. STEP 1: LOCATE THE FURNACE FLUE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE; STEP 2: REMOVE SIX SCREWS FROM THE FURNACE FLUE EXTERIOR (FIGURE 1); STEP 3: USING A UTILITY KNIFE TO CUT THE SEAL AROUND THE VENT (FIGURE 1); STEP 4: USE A 5 IN 1 PAINTERS MULTI TOOL OR A STIFF SCRAPER TO PUSH IN BEHIND THE VENT TO BREAK LOOSE THE BUTYL TAPE ALL THE WAY AROUND THE VENT; STEP 5: TAKE CARE TO NOT DAMAGE STRIPES OR CAUSE BODY WORK, PUSH THE MULTI TOOL/SCRAPER REMOVE THEN PUSH IT IN AGAIN IN THE NEXT SPOT UNTIL BUTYL TAP IS BROKEN FREE ALL THE WAY AROUND THE VENT; STEP 6: TAKE THE MULTI TOOK PUSH IT IN BEHIND THE VENT AND PRY OUT ON BOTH SIDES UNTIL THE VENT IS AWAY FROM THE WALL; STEP 7: USING YOUR HANDS PULL OUT THE VENT WHILE USING A TWISTING MOTION AS THE EXHAUST FITS EXTREMELY TIGHT. DO NOT FORCE THE VENT, IT WILL COME OUT SLOWLY; STEP 8: CLEAN CAULK AND BUTYL FROM VENT AND WALL; STEP 9: REPLACE BUTYL ALL THE WAY AROUND THE VENT SO THERE ARE NO GAPS MAKING SURE ALL THE SCREW HOLES ARE COVERED; STEP 10: REPLACE THE INTAKE TUBE WITH THE LONGER 052162 INTAKE TUBE; STEP 11: PUSH THE VENT BACK ON THE FURNACE MAKING SURE INTAKE AND EXHAUST TUBES ARE ALIGNED CORRECTLY WITH THE FURNACE; STEP 12: PUT THE SIX SCREWS BACK IN AND SEAL AROUND THE VENT MAKING SURE THERE ARE NO SEAL VOIDS; STEP 13: CLAIM REPAIR CODE. Page 2 of 2 RECALL 22V185, 2022-139 REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS Make(s): SURVEYOR Model(s): SVT19MDBLE Model Year(s): 2022 Concern: The fresh air intake tube length was not lengthened when the furnace was moved. Repair Code: RC-024-01-00-004174 Allotted Time: .50 HRS. Inspection Code: RC-024-05-00-004173 Allotted Time: .10 HRS. Photo(s) Required: YES Prior Authorization Required: YES Part(s) Kit Number: 052162 Part(s) Return: NO FIGURE 1: SIX SCREWS SEAL SEAL SEAL SEAL
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Page 1 of 2 April 12, 2022 This Notice applies to your vehicle VIN listed above. Dear Forest River Customer: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This notice is also sent in accordance with the requirements of the United States’ National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Forest River has decided that a defect, which relates to the motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2022 Surveyor SVT19MDBLE Travel Trailer Recreational Vehicles. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person. WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE? The fresh air intake tube length was not changed when the furnace was moved. The fresh air intake overlaps the intake tube by 1/4″ whereas it should be 1/2″. If the fresh air intake tube disconnects from its 1/4″ overlap, it may cause the burn chamber to crack. EVALUATION OF THE RISK TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR(S) RELATED TO THE RECALL. If the burn chamber cracks this could expose the vehicle to excessive Carbon Monoxide, which may lead to personal injury. WHAT IS FOREST RIVER AND OUR DEALERSHIPS GOING TO DO? Forest River is notifying dealerships of the recall. You may have the recall corrected at any Forest River dealership. Dealers/Service Centers will install a longer air intake tube. It is preferable if you have your selling dealership perform the remedy. Forest River completely covers your cost for the remedy; you will not receive any bill of sale for anything covered under the above recall number. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? Please contact your dealer immediately and request a service appointment to schedule the free remedy. The vehicle Owner is responsible for arranging to have the work completed. Please state you have been notified by Forest River of having a recall in process for your vehicle and provide the recall number for the dealership. It is also helpful to the dealership to have a copy of this letter when you take your vehicle in for the recall remedy. You may also visit www.forestriverinc.com for dealer locations. HOW LONG WILL THE REMEDY PROCESS TAKE? The estimated time of repair is .5 hours. However, the dealership may need to keep your vehicle or schedule an appointment with you for a later date to fit into their regular service schedule. WHAT IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID FOR REPAIRS TO YOUR VEHICLE FOR THIS PARTICULAR CONDITION? If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized. Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of this defect under recall. Please send the service invoice to the following address: Surveyor Forest River, Inc. Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER 2405 Century Dr. Goshen, IN 46528 DEPARTMENT OF COMPLIANCE VEHICLE SAFETY AND RECALL MANAGEMENT BUILDING 11 423 N MAIN ST MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA 46540-9218 NHTSA RECALL: 22V185 CANADA RECALL: 2022-139 FR ID: 37-1496 <> <> <
> <>, <> <> O Integrity O Safety O Quality O Customer Service IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Page 2 of 2 WHAT IF YOU NO LONGER OWN THIS VEHICLE? If you no longer own this vehicle and have the address for the current owner, please forward this letter to the new owner within 10 working days after the day in which the notice is received. You have received this letter because government regulations require that a notification is sent to the last known owner of record. Our records indicate that you are the current owner. PLEASE NOTE: FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES THAT ANY VEHICLE LESSOR RECEIVING THIS RECALL NOTICE MUST FORWARD A COPY OF THIS NOTICE TO THE LESSEE WITHIN TEN DAYS. MAY FOREST RIVER ASSIST YOU FURTHER? If you have difficulties getting your vehicle repaired, please contact your Forest River Representative listed below: CONTACT PHONE CUSTOMER SERVICE (574) 642-3119 Option 2 If you are still having difficulty getting your vehicle repaired in a reasonable amount of time or without charge, you may write to the following address: For Canadian Owners Please Contact: Head of Recalls Motor Vehicle Safety Investigations Laboratory Transport Canada 80 Noël street, Gatineau, Quebec, J8Z 0A1 Telephone (800) 333-0510 Facsimile (819) 420-4292 Recall ID: 2022-139 For US Owners Please Contact: Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 Or you may call the toll free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or (TTY: 1-800-424-9153). Or visit www.safercar.gov and search; Recall ID: 22V185 Sincerely, Forest River Inc. Office of Corporate Compliance**************************************************************************************************************IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Page 1 of 2 April 12, 2022 Pursuant to USC49CFR §577.13 – Notification to Dealerships and Distributors – Paragraph B “It is a violation of Federal Law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by the notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is remedied. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law.” –Forest River motorized and towable products are contained in this section- CANADA: Pursuant to the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act, section 5 Companies who sell new non-complying vehicles may be in violation of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Substantial penalties apply to violations of this law. This notice is being sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person. Forest River has decided that a safety defect exists in certain 2022 Surveyor SVT19MDBLE Travel Trailer Recreational Vehicles. Forest River is recalling the defect model(s) to ensure the safety of our future retail consumers and your dealership. Forest River apologizes for any inconvenience this action may cause your dealership; however, safety continued satisfaction and our commitment to building great products are of the utmost importance to Forest River. The identified VIN referenced in the attached document(s). The designated Date range of production is 03/02/2022 through 3/16/2022 WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE? The fresh air intake tube length was not changed when the furnace was moved. The fresh air intake overlaps the intake tube by 1/4″ whereas it should be 1/2″. If the fresh air intake tube disconnects from its 1/4″ overlap, it may cause the burn chamber to crack. EVALUATION OF THE RISK TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR(S) RELATED TO THE RECALL. If the burn chamber cracks this could expose the vehicle to excessive Carbon Monoxide, which may lead to personal injury. SERVICE PROCEDURE: Dealership Service Department procedures can be found on Dealer Connect. Prior Authorization is required. Pictures are required for the remedy and/or inspection after installation. Pictures of the remedy are a condition of payment in which must be provided with a claim against the repair code(s). WHAT IS THE PART NUMBER OF THE REMEDY KIT? 052162 DEALER REPAIR CODES: Dealer Connect UNITED STATES CANADA REPAIR CODE DESCRIPTION ALLOWABLE HOUR(S) 22V185 2022-139 RC-024-05-00-004173 INSPECT ONLY FURNACE AIR INTAKE TUBE .10 HRS 22V185 2022-139 RC-024-01-00-004174 INSPECT & REPLACE AIR INTAKE TUBE .50 HRS HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION: CONTACT PHONE CUSTOMER SERVICE 574-642-3119 Option 2 DEPARTMENT OF COMPLIANCE VEHICLE SAFETY AND RECALL MANAGEMENT BUILDING 11 423 N MAIN ST MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA 46540-9218 NHTSA RECALL: 22V185 CANADA RECALL: 2022-139 FR ID: 37-1496 <> < > <>, <> <> O Integrity O Safety O Quality O Customer Service IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Page 2 of 2 The Recall shall be considered the utmost priority to remedy the 2022 Surveyor SVT19MDBLE Travel Trailer in question. The retail consumer shall not be charged any amount of monies for remedy to their 2022 Surveyor SVT19MDBLE Travel Trailer listed under this Recall. If your dealership has already performed the remedy to 2022 Surveyor SVT19MDBLE Travel Trailer, your dealership is entitled to the reimbursement as stated above by filing a claim using the indicated repair code(s). If the remedy needs to be performed on an out of warranty 2022 Surveyor SVT19MDBLE Travel Trailer in which the VIN falls under as stated in the identified VIN listing, your dealership is entitled to the reimbursement as stated above by filing a claim using the indicated repair code(s). Notice: In no manner shall a Forest River Product Owner or Coachmen Product Owner be charged any fee(s) for scheduling, conduction or completion of the recall. Additionally, all dealership(s) that are Forest River and/or Coachmen dealership(s) are Federally Mandated to perform the recall once presented with this recall whether by the Owner or Dealership receipt of this letter, without denial of service to the Owner. Lastly, denial of a remedy for this recall is a Federal Violation punishable by law resulting substantial fines and/or civil penalties. Federal Regulation requires that any lessor receiving this Recall must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days. If your dealership no longer owns this vehicle, please inform the Warranty Manager of the product listed above of the change of ownership. Sincerely, Forest River, Inc. LLC Office of Corporate Compliance**************************************************************************************************************OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-185 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc. Submission Date : MAR 28, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-185 Manufacturer Recall No. : 37-1496 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc. Address : 55470 CR 1 P.O. Box 3030 Elkhart IN 46515-3030 Company phone : 1-800-348-7440 Population : Number of potentially involved : 74 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Forest River Inc. Surveyor Travel Trailer Recreational Vehicle Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The furnace was moved to a new location per manufacturing records and remains in this specific spot on current manufacturing. 2022 SURVEYOR SVT19MDBLE 74 Grand Total 74 Production Dates : MAR 02, 2022 – MAR 16, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The fresh air intake tube length was not changed when the furnace was moved. The fresh air intake overlaps the intake tube by 1/4″ whereas it should be 1/2″. If the fresh air intake tube disconnects from its 1/4″ overlap, it may cause the burn chamber to crack. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If the burn chamber cracks this could expose the vehicle to excessive Carbon Monoxide, which may lead to personal injury. Description of the Cause : Manufacturing moved the furnace to a new location and did not revise the cabinet depth to accommodate the fresh air intake tube depth Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : None Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-185 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : 5” Vent Tube, Fresh Air Component Description : 5” Vent Tube, Fresh Air Component Part Number : 052161 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : On March 21, 2022, Forest River Corporate Quality Control discovered the issue during a routine audit. On March 22, 2022 through March 23, 2022, research began to identify the vehicle(s) affected. On March 23, 2022, the manufacturing plant revised the cabinet depth so they could use the 5″ fresh air intake vent tube. On March 25, 2022, Forest Rivers Corporate Recall Committee voted to recall. A1 On March 26, 2022, the manufacturing plant contacted OCC to advise that four (4) VINs were mistakenly included in the scope provided by the manufacturing plant and ultimately included in the recall due to a clerical error when reviewing the manufacturing records to help OCC form the scope. On March 28, 2022, OCC removed the four (4) VINs from the recall and amended the recall scope accordingly. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-185 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Forest River will provide all parts and labor free of charge to Consumers and Dealers. An authorized Forest River dealer will need to perform the remedy to install a longer fresh air intake vent number “052162 – 7 1/4” in length in place of the “052161 – 5″ vent. What is the Forest River Customer Service Phone Number? (574) 642-3119 Option 2 If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized. Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of this defect under recall. Please send the service invoice to the following address: Surveyor Forest River, Inc. Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER 2405 Century Dr Goshen, IN 46528 How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Component Affected – 5” Vent Tube, Fresh Air – P/N 052161 Remedy Component – 7” Vent Tube, Fresh Air – P/N 052162 The affected component was a 5” Fresh Air Intake Tube the Remedy component will now be a 7” Fresh Air Intake Tube which is the correct length. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : On March 23, 2022, the manufacturing plant revised the cabinet depth so they could use the 5″ fresh air intake vent tube. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Forest River has the utmost urgency in our recalls. Forest River will send suspected VIN numbers to our third party vendor that is licensed to pull data on the current owner of the vehicles (as needed) once a formal NHTSA I.D. is provided. Forest River intends on pushing the mailing out as soon as NHTSA provides any correction(s) and an Acknowledgement Letter. Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 04, 2022 – MAY 04, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 04, 2022 – MAY 04, 2022 * NR – Not Reported**************************************************************************************************************
OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-185 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc. Submission Date : MAR 25, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-185 Manufacturer Recall No. : 37-1496 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc. Address : 55470 CR 1 P.O. Box 3030 Elkhart IN 46515-3030 Company phone : 1-800-348-7440 Population : Number of potentially involved : 77 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Forest River Inc. Surveyor Travel Trailer Recreational Vehicle Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The furnace was moved to a new location per manufacturing records and remains in this specific spot on current manufacturing. 2022 SURVEYOR SVT19MDBLE – Qty. 77 Production Dates : DEC 20, 2021 – MAR 16, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The fresh air intake tube length was not changed when the furnace was moved. The fresh air intake overlaps the intake tube by 1/4″ whereas it should be 1/2”. If the fresh air intake tube disconnects from its 1/4″ overlap, it may cause the burn chamber to crack. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If the burn chamber cracks this could expose the vehicle to excessive Carbon Monoxide, which may lead to personal injury. Description of the Cause : Manufacturing moved the furnace to a new location and did not revise the cabinet depth to accommodate the fresh air intake tube depth Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : None Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-185 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : 5” Vent Tube, Fresh Air Component Description : 5” Vent Tube, Fresh Air Component Part Number : 052161 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : On March 21, 2022, Forest River Corporate Quality Control discovered the issue during a routine audit. On March 22, 2022 through March 23, 2022, research began to identify the vehicle(s) affected. On March 23, 2022, the manufacturing plant revised the cabinet depth so they could use the 5″ fresh air intake vent tube. On March 25, 2022, Forest Rivers Corporate Recall Committee voted to recall. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-185 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Forest River will provide all parts and labor free of charge to Consumers and Dealers. An authorized Forest River dealer will need to perform the remedy to install a longer fresh air intake vent number “052162 – 7 1/4” in length in place of the “052161 – 5″ vent. What is the Forest River Customer Service Phone Number? (574) 642-3119 Option 2 If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized. Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of this defect under recall. Please send the service invoice to the following address: Surveyor Forest River, Inc. Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER 2405 Century Dr Goshen, IN 46528 How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Component Affected – 5” Vent Tube, Fresh Air – P/N 052161 Remedy Component – 7” Vent Tube, Fresh Air – P/N 052162 The affected component was a 5” Fresh Air Intake Tube the Remedy component will now be a 7” Fresh Air Intake Tube which is the correct length. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : On March 23, 2022, the manufacturing plant revised the cabinet depth so they could use the 5” fresh air intake vent tube. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Forest River has the utmost urgency in our recalls. Forest River will send suspected VIN numbers to our third party vendor that is licensed to pull data on the current owner of the vehicles (as needed) once a formal NHTSA I.D. is provided. Forest River intends on pushing the mailing out as soon as NHTSA provides any correction(s) and an Acknowledgement Letter. Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 04, 2022 – MAY 04, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 04, 2022 – MAY 04, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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