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2018 Forest River Surveyor Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 Forest River Surveyor has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Forest River dealer.

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2018 Forest River Surveyor owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Forest River Surveyor, describing incidents dated December 23, 2018 to January 6, 2023.

Most-cited components

Tires 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Exterior Lighting 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11500878 · Filed January 9, 2023
We purchased four new National brand Road Max E trailer tires (ST225/75 R1S) on 08/26/22. Since purchase, we have driven less than 750 miles. On 01/06/23, while driving on a county road at approximately 45 miles per hour, the front passenger side tire on the trailer blew out. The entire tread came…
ODI #11421142 · Filed June 16, 2021
The contact owns a 2018 Forest River Surveyor. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI #11419393 · Filed June 2, 2021
The contact owns a 2018 Forest River Surveyor RV equipped with Castle Rock tires, Tire Line: Radial ST22, Tires Size: 205/75/R14, DOT JUJTYMT2017. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the passenger’s side front tire had experienced a blowout. Less than two years later, the other…

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Federal Placard Incorrect Axle Rating Information

NHTSA #19V191000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported March 8, 2019 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 53 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 37-0979; 47-0979 · Owners notified March 18, 2019 · Vehicles built March 18, 2018 – February 27, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

The incorrect label may cause the trailer to be overloaded, possibly resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Missing Air Cycling Fan on Refrigerator

NHTSA #18V296000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported May 4, 2018 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 29 vehicles

Repair completion: 62.07% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 37-0719 · Owners notified May 9, 2018 · Vehicles built January 24, 2018 – February 6, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Forest River Surveyor recreational trailers, model SVT241RBLE. The refrigerator in the slide room may not have an air cycling fan to cool the refrigerator parts, which can cause the refrigerator to overheat.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install a cooling fan assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119. Forest River's number for this recall is 37-0719.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Incorrect Information on Label/FMVSS 110, Part 567

NHTSA #18V222000 · Tires · NHTSA notice

Reported April 6, 2018 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 5 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 47-0698 · Owners notified April 11, 2018 · Vehicles built March 22, 2018 – March 30, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Forest River Surveyor recreational trailers, model ORSVT247BHDS. The Federal Placard on these vehicles incorrectly indicate a tire size of ST225/75R15D needing 65 PSI and a rim designation of 15X6.0JJ, however, the vehicle is actually equipped with ST205/75R14C tires needing 50 PSI and a rim designation of 14X5.5JJ. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River has notified owners and provided a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 extension 205. Forest River's number for this recall is 47-0698.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Refrigerator may be Missing Cooling fan

NHTSA #18V185000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported March 21, 2018 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 80 vehicles

Repair completion: 75% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 3747-0667 · Owners notified April 9, 2018 · Vehicles built September 22, 2017 – March 13, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Surveyor recreational trailers, models SVT248BHLE and SVT248BHLE-OR. The refrigerator in the slideroom may have been installed without an air cycling fan to cool the refrigerator parts, which can cause the refrigerator cooling tubes to fail.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a fan assembly, free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-573-642-3119. Forest River's number for this recall is 3747-0667.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Incorrect Circuit Breaker Rating May Cause Fire

NHTSA #18V002000 · Electrical System — Wiring — Fuses and Circuit Breakers · NHTSA notice

Reported January 2, 2018 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 152 vehicles

Repair completion: 53.95% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 37-0604 · Owners notified January 24, 2018 · Vehicles built September 15, 2017 – December 18, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Surveyor recreational trailers, models SVT266RLDS, SVT285IKDS, SVT285IKLE, SVT323BHLE, SVT33KRETS, SVT33KRLOK and SVT33KRLTS. These vehicles were built with a circuit breaker that allows more current that the wiring can handle.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a circuit breaker with the correct load rating, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119, extension 205. Forest River's number for this recall is 37-0604.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2018 Forest River Surveyor. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

4 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Forest River Surveyor.

Tires

ODI #11500878

Incident: January 6, 2023 · Filed: January 9, 2023

We purchased four new National brand Road Max E trailer tires (ST225/75 R1S) on 08/26/22. Since purchase, we have driven less than 750 miles. On 01/06/23, while driving on a county road at approximately 45 miles per hour, the front passenger side tire on the trailer blew out. The entire tread came off in one piece causing superficial damage to the side of our trailer but ruining the rim. Prior to leaving our home, my husband checked the tires’ pressure and visually inspected all four and found no issues. It does not appear we ran over anything. Luckily, we were travelling at a slower speed, otherwise, we could have been injured and/ or injured others on the road. A basically new tire with very little use should not blowout in that manner. Given we are unsure of the safety related to the remaining three tires, we are having all four replaced with a different brand. Further, we cannot find a wheel to match the other three tires, so we are likely having to replace all four wheels, costing an estimated $1,800.

Exterior Lighting

ODI #11421142

Incident: April 1, 2021 · Filed: June 16, 2021

The contact owns a 2018 Forest River Surveyor. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Tires

ODI #11419393

Incident: June 30, 2019 · Filed: June 2, 2021

The contact owns a 2018 Forest River Surveyor RV equipped with Castle Rock tires, Tire Line: Radial ST22, Tires Size: 205/75/R14, DOT JUJTYMT2017. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the passenger’s side front tire had experienced a blowout. Less than two years later, the other three tires and the spare tire experienced the same failure. The contact indicated that the spare tire experienced the failure while being mounted onto the tire carrier and was not being used at the time of the failure. The cause of the failures was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The tire failure mileage was 4,500. The consumer provided of photo of the tire.

Electrical System

ODI #11165707

Incident: December 23, 2018 · Filed: January 3, 2019

VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY & HOOKED TO SHORE POWER WHEN DISCOVERED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN MOTION MULTIPLE TIMES ON CITY STREETS & HIGHWAYS SINCE PURCHASE IN AUG. 2018. THE ELECTRICAL PANEL IN THE FRONT BEDROOM OF THE TRAILER HAS AN ISSUE WHERE THE WHITE WIRES FEEDING INTO THE NEUTRAL BUS BAR ARE LOOSE AT THE CONNECTION LEADING TO MELTED INSULATION AND POSSIBLE MELTED WIRES WITHOUT THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS TRIPPING CREATING A POSSIBLE HIGHLY DANGEROUS FIRE HAZARD.

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