2019 Forest River Surveyor problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2019 Forest River Surveyor.
Body type
- Trailer · Camping or Travel Trailer: 4 of 4 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Equipment #19V191000 · 2019 · 53 units
Problem: Forest river, inc (forest river) is recalling certain 2018-2019 forest river surveyor recreational trailers, models svt201rble, svt201rble-47 and svt201rbs-47. the federal placard indicates that the vehicles have 3,500 lb. capacity axles, whereas the vehicles actually have 2,500 lb. capacity axles.
Risk: The incorrect label may cause the trailer to be overloaded, possibly resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest river has notified owners and provided replacement placards that contain the accurate axle weight capacity information, free of charge. the recall began on march 18, 2019. owners may contact forest river's customer service at 1-574-642-3119. forest river's numbers for this recall are 37-0979 and 47-0979.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 4 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 2019 Forest River Surveyor have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall filed by Forest River for the 2019 Surveyor. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2019 Forest River Surveyor problems?
In 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is suspension.