FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR 2020: TRAILER HITCHES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V297000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-06-08 2020-05-22 2020-05-22

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 37-1170

Component: TRAILER HITCHES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 88

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.