CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Forest River Surveyor has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (4 reports).
2018 Forest River Surveyor recalls
Trailer placard lists wrong axle capacity; overload risk
Some 2018 and 2019 Forest River Surveyor recreational trailers have a federal placard that lists axles rated at 3,500 lb.
Refrigerator may overheat and cause a fire
Certain 2018 Forest River Surveyor recreational trailers, model SVT241RBLE, may have a refrigerator in the slide room that lacks an air cycling fan to cool its parts.
Wrong tire pressure on placard can cause overinflation
The federal certification label (placard) on certain 2018 Surveyor trailers lists the wrong tire size, rim size, and required tire pressure.
Refrigerator may overheat and cause fire in trailer
Certain 2018 Forest River Surveyor trailers may have had their slideroom refrigerator installed without an air cycling fan to cool its parts.
Wiring May Melt and Cause Fire Due to Wrong Circuit Breaker
Some trailers were built with a circuit breaker that allows more electrical current than the wiring can safely handle.
Most common 2018 Forest River Surveyor problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 4 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
We purchased four new National brand Road Max E trailer tires (ST225/75 R1S) on 08/26/22. Since purchase, we have driven less than 750 miles. On 01/06/23, while driving on a county road at approximately 45 miles per hour, the front passenger side tire on the trailer blew out. The entire tread came off in one piece causing superficial damage to the side of our trailer but ruining the rim. Prior to leaving our home, my husband checked the tiresâ pressure and visually inspected all four and found no issues. It does not appear we ran over anything. Luckily, we were travelling at a slower speed, otherwise, we could have been injured and/ or injured others on the road. A basically new tir
The contact owns a 2018 Forest River Surveyor. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2018 Forest River Surveyor RV equipped with Castle Rock tires, Tire Line: Radial ST22, Tires Size: 205/75/R14, DOT JUJTYMT2017. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the passengerâs side front tire had experienced a blowout. Less than two years later, the other three tires and the spare tire experienced the same failure. The contact indicated that the spare tire experienced the failure while being mounted onto the tire carrier and was not being used at the time of the failure. The cause of the failures was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The tire failure mileage was 4,500. The consumer provided of p
VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY & HOOKED TO SHORE POWER WHEN DISCOVERED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN MOTION MULTIPLE TIMES ON CITY STREETS & HIGHWAYS SINCE PURCHASE IN AUG. 2018. THE ELECTRICAL PANEL IN THE FRONT BEDROOM OF THE TRAILER HAS AN ISSUE WHERE THE WHITE WIRES FEEDING INTO THE NEUTRAL BUS BAR ARE LOOSE AT THE CONNECTION LEADING TO MELTED INSULATION AND POSSIBLE MELTED WIRES WITHOUT THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS TRIPPING CREATING A POSSIBLE HIGHLY DANGEROUS FIRE HAZARD.
2018 Forest River Surveyor questions
Does the 2018 Forest River Surveyor have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2018 Forest River Surveyor: Trailer placard lists wrong axle capacity; overload risk; Refrigerator may overheat and cause a fire; Wrong tire pressure on placard can cause overinflation; Refrigerator may overheat and cause fire in trailer; Wiring May Melt and Cause Fire Due to Wrong Circuit Breaker. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Forest River Surveyor?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (4), Electrical System (1), Exterior Lighting (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Forest River Surveyor has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.