2021 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR
The 2021 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, TRAILER HITCHES. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Forest River, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Equipmentappliancerefrigerator (1 complaint), Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (1 complaint), and Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemslines And Fittings (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2021 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2021 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR, potentially affecting up to 176 vehicles.
Recall 20V297000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 88 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Recall 20V297000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 88 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentappliancerefrigerator | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemslines And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 issue that could cause a fire or explosion in the trailer.
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 issue that could cause a fire or explosion in the trailer.
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 issue that could cause a fire or explosion in the trailer.
Safety Rating for the 2021 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR
Forest River, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2021 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
371478 — 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.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR
- 2016 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR — 0 complaints
- 2017 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR — 2 complaints
- 2018 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR — 6 complaints
- 2019 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR — 9 complaints
- 2020 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR — 5 complaints
- 2021 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR (current)
- 2022 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR — 0 complaints
- 2023 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR — 0 complaints
- 2024 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR — 0 complaints
Other FOREST RIVER Models
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 191 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 183 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 158 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 139 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SALEM — 136 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 100 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SHASTA — 88 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 81 total complaints