2017 Forest River Surveyor problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2017 Forest River Surveyor — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2017 compare to other Surveyor years?

Surveyor NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2017 Forest River Surveyor problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Body & Structure	1	50%	— flat
Suspension	1	50%	— flat

Does the 2017 Forest River Surveyor have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

16V751000OtherOctober 18, 2016 · 149 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Surveyor recreational vehicles, model ORSVT247BHDS, manufactured August 10, 2016, to September 13, 2016. The Federal Placard installed on the vehicles indicate an incorrect tire and rim combination. The Federal Placard states that the trailer is equipped with ST225/75R15D tires with 65 PSI and a rim designation of 15X6.0JJ, when actually they have ST205/75R14C tires with 50 PSI and a rim designation of 14X5.5JJ. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence

The operator may over-inflate the tire based on the information printed on the Federal Placard. Overinflating a tire may lead to pre-mature tire degradation, a tire blowout, or reduced handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners and dealers and will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 extension 205. Forest River's number for this recall is 37-10132016-0256.

16V655000OtherSeptember 13, 2016 · 39 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Surveyor recreational trailers, model SVT226RLDS, manufactured October 9, 2015, to March 16, 2016. These vehicles may be equipped with tires and rims that do not match the information listed on the Federal Placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence

The operator may over-inflate the tires based on the information printed on the Federal Placard, possibly resulting in sudden tire failure, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners will provide them with a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 extension 205. Forest River's number for this recall is 37-09082016-0242.

16V547000OtherJuly 22, 2016 · 72 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Surveyor recreational trailers, model SVT226RLDS, manufactured October 9, 2015, to June 9, 2016. The affected vehicles have a Federal Placard that incorrectly classifies the vehicle as a school bus. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence

If the vehicle is misclassified on the label, it can cause the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect Federal Placard with a corrected placard, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 37-07142016-0224.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR, MODEL: 247-BHDS BEING TOWED BY A 2011 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPRING HANGERS FRACTURED FROM THE FRAME OF THE RV, WHICH AFFECTED THE SUSPENSION OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER. THE DEALER (DREAM CHASERS RV OF BURLINGTON, 1946 PARK LN,…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · August 16, 2018

“THE SPRING HANGERS SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME. IT LOOKS LIKE THE FRAME RUSTED OR WAS NOT BUILT STRONG ENOUGH TO HANDLE THE LOAD. THERE ARE HOLES IN THE FRAME. THE FRAME IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD. I DON'T KNOW THE DATE IT HAPPENED, BUT NOTICED MY TIRES SIGNIFICANTLY WEARING ON THE OUTSIDE. I WENT TO CHANGE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · September 12, 2019

2017 Forest River Surveyor — common questions

Is the 2017 Forest River Surveyor reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2017 Forest River Surveyor have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2017 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 2017 compare to other Surveyor years?

What are the most common 2017 Forest River Surveyor problems?

Does the 2017 Forest River Surveyor have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2017 Forest River Surveyor — common questions

Is the 2017 Forest River Surveyor reliable?

Does the 2017 Forest River Surveyor have recalls?

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