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2021 Forest River Surveyor problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2021 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.

3

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2021 compare to other Surveyor years?

Surveyor NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 highlighted9 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 3 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 2 complaints2013: 1 complaints2014: 1 complaints2015: 3 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 2 complaints2018: 6 complaints2019: 9 complaints2020: 5 complaints2021: 3 complaints2022: 0 complaints
Surveyor NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2021 Forest River Surveyor problems?

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Does the 2021 Forest River Surveyor have recalls?

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

20V297000OtherMay 22, 2020 · 88 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“The propane refrigerator shuts off and does not restart. This occurs everyone one to two hours. My selling Dealer and I have received no help in resolving this issue from the refrigerator manufacturer (Norcold) or the trailer manufacturer (Forest River). We believe it to be a significant safety…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 7, 2021

2021 Forest River Surveyor — common questions

Is the 2021 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 2021 Forest River Surveyor have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2021 Forest River Surveyor. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.