The Recall Desk
Our severity:CriticalNHTSA·20V360000·Announced 2020-06-19

Forest River Surveyor Recalled for Furnace Carbon Monoxide Risk

Forest River is recalling 2020 Surveyor trailers because a furnace may detach from the exhaust vent, creating a carbon monoxide hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states the defect increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning or death, meeting the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Surveyor recreational trailers equipped with a specific 30K BTU furnace. The recall involves 176 units where the furnace may not have been properly secured inside the furnace cabinet, allowing it to move freely.

If the furnace moves within the cabinet, it may detach from the exhaust vent. This detachment can cause a build-up of carbon monoxide inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning or death.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will secure the furnace and verify the exhaust vent connections free of charge. The recall began July 1, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 Option 2 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
176

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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