Does the 2021 Forest River Surveyor have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, trailer hitches. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2021 Forest River Surveyor recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Forest River dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Forest River Surveyor?

1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2021 Forest River Surveyor recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2021 Forest River Surveyor. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Forest River been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Forest River dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2021 Forest River Surveyor recalls, newest first

May 22, 2020NHTSA 20V29700088 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer

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.
Components: Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer; Trailer hitches

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2021 Forest River Surveyor with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Equipment › Appliance › Refrigerator1
Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer1
Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › LPG systems › Lines and fittings1

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Questions

Does the 2021 Forest River Surveyor have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, trailer hitches. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2021 Forest River Surveyor recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Forest River dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Forest River Surveyor?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.