2027 Forest River Surveyor problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2027 Forest River Surveyor.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Equipment #26V476000 · 2026 · 804 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2027 unmapped, sabre, no boundaries, ibex, surveyor, sierra, and sandpiper travel trailers. the federal placard may state an incorrect fresh water tank capacity. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Risk: Incorrect water tank capacity information can allow the vehicle to be overloaded and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the incorrect label, free of charge. additionally forest river will mail corrected labels to owners. owner notification letters were mailed in august 18, 2026. owners of surveyor, ibex, no boundaries and unmapped trailers may contact customer service at 1-574-642-3119, or sabre owners may contact customer service at 1-260-499-2100. forest river's number for this recall is 51-2
Equipment #26V647000 · 2026 · 5 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2027 surveyor recreational trailers. the exterior receptacle may not be wired to a gfci circuit.
Risk: An outlet without gfci protection may fail to shut off electrical power when a ground-fault occurs, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will rewire the exterior outlet, free of charge. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-3119. forest river's number for this recall is 37-2103.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
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FAQ
Does the 2027 Forest River Surveyor have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2027 Surveyor. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2027 Forest River Surveyor problems?
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.