2019 Forest River Surveyor problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 9 complaints on file for the 2019 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

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2019 compare to other Surveyor years?

Surveyor NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Forest River Surveyor problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Other	4	44%	▲ up
Tires & Wheels	3	33%	— flat
Suspension	2	22%	▲ up

Does the 2019 Forest River Surveyor have recalls?

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

19V191000OtherMarch 8, 2019 · 53 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Forest River Surveyor recreational trailers, models SVT201RBLE, SVT201RBLE-47 and SVT201RBS-47. The Federal Placard indicates that the vehicles have 3,500 lb. capacity axles, whereas the vehicles actually have 2,500 lb. capacity axles.

Consequence

The incorrect label may cause the trailer to be overloaded, possibly resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River has notified owners and provided replacement placards that contain the accurate axle weight capacity information, free of charge. The recall began on March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River's customer service at 1-574-642-3119. Forest River's numbers for this recall are 37-0979 and 47-0979.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“The line to the propane tank disconnected from the brass fitting causing a free release of propane into the enclosed shop where I store the camper.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · September 21, 2022

“I have had to replace my tires with less than 5K on them because the leaf spring on the right rear of my RV trailer has flattened out and caused my tires to rub the underside of the camper causing smoke. This appears to be a common problem with my RV trailer (2019 Forest River Surveyor), and the…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · August 25, 2023

“I have had to replace my tires with less than 5K on them because the leaf spring on the right rear of my RV trailer has flattened out and caused my tires to rub the underside of the camper causing smoke. This appears to be a common problem with my RV trailer (2019 Forest River Surveyor), and the…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · August 25, 2023

2019 Forest River Surveyor — common questions

Is the 2019 Forest River Surveyor reliable?

The record is thin — 9 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2019 Forest River Surveyor have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2019 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 2019 compare to other Surveyor years?

What are the most common 2019 Forest River Surveyor problems?

Does the 2019 Forest River Surveyor have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2019 Forest River Surveyor — common questions

Is the 2019 Forest River Surveyor reliable?

Does the 2019 Forest River Surveyor have recalls?

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