Forest River Surveyor problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 22 recalls on file for the Forest River Surveyor (2010–2027).

Complaints
12
Recalls
22
Model years
14
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

201020112012201320142015201620173201842019420201202120222027
NHTSA complaints per Forest River Surveyor model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Forest River Surveyor model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2027 Surveyor00002—
2022 Surveyor00002—
2021 Surveyor10001—
2020 Surveyor40004Body & Structure
2019 Surveyor40001Wheels & Tires
2018 Surveyor30005Wheels & Tires
2017 Surveyor00003—
2016 Surveyor00006—
2015 Surveyor00001—
2014 Surveyor00001—
2013 Surveyor00002—
2012 Surveyor00002—
2011 Surveyor00002—
2010 Surveyor00001—

Most common Forest River Surveyor problem areas (all years)

  • Wheels & Tires
    5 complaints
  • Suspension
    3 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    2 complaints
  • Lighting
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

2023
Complaints about the Forest River Surveyor received by NHTSA each month.

Forest River Surveyor recalls

  • Recall 26V647000Oct 5, 20265 vehiclesModel years 2027

    Risk: An outlet without GFCI protection may fail to shut off electrical power when a ground-fault occurs, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 26V476000Jul 23, 2026804 vehiclesModel years 2027

    Risk: Incorrect water tank capacity information can allow the vehicle to be overloaded and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V556000Jul 29, 202249,295 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 22V185000Mar 25, 202274 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: A cracked burn chamber can expose the trailer to carbon monoxide, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 20V360000Jun 19, 2020176 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: If the furnace moves within the cabinet, it may detach from the exhaust vent, possibly causing a build up of carbon monoxide inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning or death.

  • Recall 20V297000May 22, 202088 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    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.

  • Recall 20V075000Feb 12, 20204,464 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: If the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle while in motion, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V772000Oct 25, 201919 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: If the wiring overheats, an electrical short can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 19V191000Mar 8, 201953 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    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.

  • Recall 18V296000May 4, 201829 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the refrigerator overheats, the cooling tubes may fail, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 18V222000Apr 6, 20185 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the operator goes by the incorrect information on the Federal Placard they can over inflate the tires and cause premature tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V185000Mar 21, 201880 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the refrigerator overheats, the cooling tubes may fail, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 18V002000Jan 2, 2018152 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: The incorrect circuit breaker can cause the wiring to melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 16V751000Oct 18, 2016149 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: The operator may over-inflate the tire based on the information printed on the Federal Placard. Overinflating a tire may lead to pre-mature tire degradation, a tire blowout, or reduced handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V655000Sep 13, 201639 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: The operator may over-inflate the tires based on the information printed on the Federal Placard, possibly resulting in sudden tire failure, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V547000Jul 22, 201672 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: If the vehicle is misclassified on the label, it can cause the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V062000Feb 3, 201612 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: Too much electrical current can cause an electrical arc, and potentially electrocute the user.

  • Recall 15V741000Nov 9, 201567 vehiclesModel years 2010–2016

    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.

  • Recall 15V659000Oct 15, 201589 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: Without the power supply wire being properly connected to a circuit breaker, an excessive power draw or electrical short may result in melted wires and an increased risk of a fire.

  • Recall 15V359000Jun 9, 20151,497 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 12V212000May 10, 2012447 vehiclesModel years 2012–2013

    Risk: As a result, the line may break and leak l.p. Gas which may cause fire, injury, or death.

  • Recall 10V648000Dec 20, 201053 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: There could be a potential wheel failure and wheel loss increasing the risk of a crash, or personal injury.

Other Forest River models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology