Vehicle recall 12V212000 · May 10, 2012
2012-2013 Forest River Surveyor
On certain floor plans, the liquid propane (lp) gas line was routed and fastened along the bottom of the frame rail.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Forest river is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 surveyor travel trailers, manufactured from August 12, 2011, through April 6, 2012. On certain floor plans, the liquid propane (lp) gas line was routed and fastened along the bottom of the frame rail. When the trailer hits a bump, the positioning of the lp gas line may allow the "u" bolt on the axle to pinch the line between the main rail and the "u" bolt.
- Consequence
- As a result, the line may break and leak l.p. Gas which may cause fire, injury, or death.
- Remedy
- Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will re-route the lp line, free of charge. The recall began during may 2012. Owners may contact forest river at 1-574-389-4600.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V212000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 10, 2012
- Filed by
- FOREST RIVER, INC.
- Owner notification
- May 15, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 447
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Forest River Surveyor (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
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