NHTSA vehicle safety data

2021 Forest River Surveyor

The 2021 Forest River Surveyor has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Forest River dealer.

Complete safety data for the 2021 Forest River Surveyor. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

NHTSA #20V297000

Reported May 22, 2020 · Forest River, Inc.

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.

Safety 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.

Free manufacturer 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.

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.

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