2021 Forest River Surveyor problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2021 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
Trailer Hitches, Equipment #20V297000 · 2020 · 88 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2020-2021 surveyor travel trailers, model svt296qble. the safety chains are insufficient for the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and may break in the event of the trailer coming unhitched.
Risk: If the vehicle trailer becomes detached from the tow-vehicle, the safety chains may break, leading to complete detachment and potential property damage, personal injury or a crash.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and a dealer or service center will replace the safety chains, free of charge. the recall began june 8, 2020. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-3112. forest river's number for this recall is 37-1170.
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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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 2021 Forest River Surveyor have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall filed by Forest River for the 2021 Surveyor. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2021 Forest River Surveyor problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is equipment.