2021 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR
1 recalls — 3 complaints — 3 TSBs
20V297000 May 22, 2020
TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS | 1 |
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR
Feb 25, 2022
Incident date: Jun 7, 2021
The propane refrigerator shuts off and does not restart. This occurs everyone one to two hours. My selling Dealer and I have received no help in resolving this issue from the refrigerator manufacturer (Norcold) or the trailer manufacturer (Forest River). We believe it to be a significant safety is... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Feb 25, 2022
Incident date: Jun 7, 2021
The propane refrigerator shuts off and does not restart. This occurs everyone one to two hours. My selling Dealer and I have received no help in resolving this issue from the refrigerator manufacturer (Norcold) or the trailer manufacturer (Forest River). We believe it to be a significant safety is... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Feb 25, 2022
Incident date: Jun 7, 2021
The propane refrigerator shuts off and does not restart. This occurs everyone one to two hours. My selling Dealer and I have received no help in resolving this issue from the refrigerator manufacturer (Norcold) or the trailer manufacturer (Forest River). We believe it to be a significant safety is... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2021 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 1 |
371478
Mar 9, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The water heaters electric element is wired incorrectly at the control panel switch. If a user attempts to turn the electric element on, the switch will only illuminate.
511377
Aug 2, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
As per Lippert Components Technical Service Bulletin 11-004-21. The slide room actuator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the room to become stuck in the out position and prevent from fully retracting.
831334
May 19, 2021
200000 WHEELS
It was discovered that the manufacturing plant did not cut a stress relief line in the upper deck Driver Side and in on certain models, Passenger Side under the slide room(s). The upper deck in the Impression Fifth-Wheel needs to flex, with
FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR across all model years (1997–2022).
42
Total Recalls
35
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2021 (current) | 1 | 3 | |
| 2020 | 4 | 5 | View |
| 2019 | 1 | 9 | View |
| 2018 | 5 | 6 | View |
| 2017 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | View |