2015 Forest River Surveyor problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2015 Forest River Surveyor — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

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NCAP overall

How does 2015 compare to other Surveyor years?

Surveyor NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Forest River Surveyor problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Other	1	33%	— flat
Suspension	1	33%	new
Tires & Wheels	1	33%	— flat

Does the 2015 Forest River Surveyor have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V741000OtherNovember 9, 2015 · 67 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“3 TIMES THE ENTIRE WHEEL, HUB, STUDS ASSEMBLY HAVE FLOWN OFF THE TRAVEL TRAILER WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. TWICE IN INDIANA & ONCE IN MISSISSIPPI. THE FIRST TIME IN MISSISSIPPI I THOUGHT THE TRAILER HIT A LARGE BUMP ON THE ROAD AND THE ENTIRE TIRE ASSEMBLY WENT FLYING OFF DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THE SECOND…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · December 24, 2017

“3 TIMES THE ENTIRE WHEEL, HUB, STUDS ASSEMBLY HAVE FLOWN OFF THE TRAVEL TRAILER WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. TWICE IN INDIANA & ONCE IN MISSISSIPPI. THE FIRST TIME IN MISSISSIPPI I THOUGHT THE TRAILER HIT A LARGE BUMP ON THE ROAD AND THE ENTIRE TIRE ASSEMBLY WENT FLYING OFF DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THE SECOND…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · December 24, 2017

“SAFETY STRAP FOR TV WAS NOT INSTALLED WHEN UNIT MANUFACTURED. DURING TRAVEL, TV MOUNT FAILED, ALLOWING TV TO FALL TO FLOOR. TV WAS DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR, AND CABLES FROM OTHER COMPONENTS WERE DAMAGED. SAFETY STRAPS ARE NECESSARY TO SECURE TV TO WALL WHEN RV IS MOVING.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · May 22, 2015

2015 Forest River Surveyor — common questions

Is the 2015 Forest River Surveyor reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2015 Forest River Surveyor have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2015 Forest River Surveyor. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2015 compare to other Surveyor years?

What are the most common 2015 Forest River Surveyor problems?

Does the 2015 Forest River Surveyor have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2015 Forest River Surveyor — common questions

Is the 2015 Forest River Surveyor reliable?

Does the 2015 Forest River Surveyor have recalls?

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