repaired · 2019 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. The incorrect label may cause the trailer to be overloaded, possibly resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 Forest River SurveyorProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2018 Forest River Surveyor, most often about the tires. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-002 the manufacturer reports only 54% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 9, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Forest River Surveyor has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Tires
1Electrical system
1Exterior lighting
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2018 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 · 2021 Q2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. If the refrigerator overheats, the cooling tubes may fail, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. If the operator goes by the incorrect information on the Federal Placard they can over inflate the tires and cause premature tire wear, increasing the risk of…
repaired · 2021 Q3
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. If the refrigerator overheats, the cooling tubes may fail, increasing the risk of a fire.
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repaired · 2021 Q2
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. The incorrect circuit breaker can cause the wiring to melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
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
2018 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
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- Caution
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In owners' words
What Surveyor owners report
Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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 passenger’s side front tire had experienced a blowout. Less than two years later, the other…
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