2012 Forest River Surveyor Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Surveyor years
- Not enough data 7th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Forest River Surveyor. That ranks 7th out of 24 Surveyor model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Forest River Surveyor problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2012 Forest River Surveyor recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Surveyor recreational trailers, models SVT243RBS and ORSVT243RBS. The affected vehicles have Federal Certification Placards that list an incorrect tire and rim size from what is actually installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
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.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners and mail them a corrected Federal placard label, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 extension 205. Forest River's number for this recall is 37-11052015-0106.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Forest river is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 surveyor travel trailers, manufactured from august 12, 2011, through april 6, 2012. On certain floor plans, the liquid propane (lp) gas line was routed and fastened along the bottom of the frame rail. When the trailer hits a bump, the positioning of the lp gas line may allow the "u" bolt on the axle to pinch the line between the main rail and the "u" bolt.
Risk: As a result, the line may break and leak l.p. Gas which may cause fire, injury, or death.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will re-route the lp line, free of charge. The recall began during may 2012. Owners may contact forest river at 1-574-389-4600.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On one side of the camper top it leeks where it appears the small gutter was not put on correctly from the manufacture
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Forest River Surveyor?
Owners most often report structure, unknown or other problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Forest River Surveyor?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Forest River Surveyor a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Surveyor model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.