2020 Forest River Surveyor Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Surveyor years
- Not enough data 1st of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Forest River Surveyor. That is the most of any Surveyor model year in the database (24 years). The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 1,000 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 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 | 2 | 50% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 50% | 300 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | 499 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2020 Forest River Surveyor recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:furnace
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Surveyor recreational trailers equipped with a specific 30K BTU furnace. The furnace may not have been properly secured inside the furnace cabinet, allowing it to move freely inside the cabinet.
Risk: If the furnace moves within the cabinet, it may detach from the exhaust vent, possibly causing a build up of carbon monoxide inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning or death.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will secure the furnace and verify the exhaust vent connections, free of charge. The recall began July 1, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 Option 2. Forest River's number for this recall is 47-1175.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer; trailer hitches
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer; tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Surveyor, NO BO, Cherokee, R. POD, Clipper, Viking, Independence, Puma and East to West trailers. The spare tire carrier U-bolts may fail allowing the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle.
Risk: If the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle while in motion, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace U-bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact Surveyor, NO BO, R. and POD customer service at 1-574-642-3119, Independence, Viking, and Clipper customer service at 1-269-467-4600, Puma customer service at -574-642-0606, East and West customer service at 1-574-264-6664 or Cherokee customer service at 1-877-426-5337. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1133.
Equipment; electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Surveyor trailers, model SVT33KFKDS. A fuse of the incorrect amperage was installed for the 12V refrigerator, potentially allowing the wiring to overheat.
Risk: If the wiring overheats, an electrical short can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect fuse with one of the correct amperage, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 37-1108.
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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR TOWED BY A 2019 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED AND GOING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROADWAY, THE TIRES RUBBED UNDERNEATH THE TRAILER. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE RV AND DETERMINED THAT THE UNDER BODY OF THE RV WAS LOW…
We had a rock or some solid object (we didn't see it happen) hit the front window of our trailer, while driving. The glass completely shattered (not like safety glass) and resulted in small pieces and shards of glass all over our murphy bed (which folded up against the window) and all throughout…
This was the first road trip with our new 2020 forest river legacy trailer, 19rble. We were traveling down the highway under the speed limit, approximately 68 mph. Clear day, with approx. 35-40 mph winds. No traffic in front of us. While driving, the slide protruded about a foot from the trailer…
Fresh water tank fell out from bottom of the trailer. Support for tank gave out while towing trailer, nearly took out a motorcyclist. *tr
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Forest River Surveyor?
Owners most often report structure, unknown or other, suspension problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Forest River Surveyor?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 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 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.