2014 Forest River Surveyor problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2014 Forest River Surveyor.
Body type
- Trailer · Camping or Travel Trailer: 1 of 1 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Equipment #15V741000 · 2015 · 67 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 surveyor recreational trailers, models svt243rbs and orsvt243rbs. the affected vehicles have federal certification placards that list an incorrect tire and rim size from what is actually installed on the vehicle. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
Risk: If the operator installs tires that are the size that is indicated on the placard, it can cause poor vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners and mail them a corrected federal placard label, free of charge. the recall began on december 2, 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-3119 extension 205. forest river's number for this recall is 37-11052015-0106.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 1 NHTSA owner complaint. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2014 Forest River Surveyor have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall filed by Forest River for the 2014 Surveyor. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2014 Forest River Surveyor problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is unknown or other.