repaired · 2017 Q4
Other: labels
Risk. The operator may over-inflate the tire based on the information printed on the Federal Placard.
2017 Forest River SurveyorProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2017 Forest River Surveyor, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-751 the manufacturer reports only 100% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 30, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Forest River Surveyor has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Structure
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2017 Forest River Surveyor recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Other: labels
Risk. The operator may over-inflate the tires based on the information printed on the Federal Placard, possibly resulting in sudden tire failure, causing a loss of…
repaired · 2017 Q4
Other: labels
Risk. If the vehicle is misclassified on the label, it can cause the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Forest River.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Surveyor year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Surveyor median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Surveyor owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE SPRING HANGERS SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME. IT LOOKS LIKE THE FRAME RUSTED OR WAS NOT BUILT STRONG ENOUGH TO HANDLE THE LOAD. THERE ARE HOLES IN THE FRAME. THE FRAME IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD. I DON'T KNOW THE DATE IT HAPPENED, BUT NOTICED MY TIRES SIGNIFICANTLY WEARING ON THE OUTSIDE. I WENT TO CHANGE…
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