2020-2021 Forest River Surveyor Travel Trailers Safety Chain Recall
Forest River is recalling 2020-2021 Surveyor travel trailers because the safety chains are insufficient for the trailer's weight rating and may break if the trailer becomes unhitched, risking complete detachment.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This structural vehicle defect presents a serious risk of trailer detachment and potential crash. It receives a High score as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2021 Surveyor Travel Trailers (model SVT296QBLE). Approximately 88 units are affected. The safety chains in these trailers are insufficient for the trailer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
If the trailer becomes unhitched from the tow vehicle, the inadequate safety chains may break and fail to restrain the trailer, leading to complete detachment from the towing vehicle. This creates a risk of property damage, personal injury, or vehicle crash.
Owners of affected trailers should contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112 to schedule a free replacement of the safety chains at a dealer or service center. The recall began June 8, 2020. Owners can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Affected units
- 88
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- SURVEYOR
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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