Recall 20V297000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Report Date
20200522
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2020 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR
2021 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.