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2020 Forest River SurveyorProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2020 Forest River Surveyor, most often about the structure. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-360 the manufacturer reports only 34% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 34%Owner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 11, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Forest River Surveyor has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure20
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2020 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.

34%repaired · 2025 Q1

Lpg systems: furnace

Recall 20V-360 · Jun 19, 2020 · 176 vehicles · 60 repaired

Risk. If the furnace moves within the cabinet, it may detach from the exhaust vent, possibly causing a build up of carbon monoxide inside the vehicle, increasing the…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

49%repaired · 2022 Q3

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 20V-297 · May 22, 2020 · 88 vehicles · 43 repaired

Risk. If the vehicle trailer becomes detached from the tow-vehicle, the safety chains may break, leading to complete detachment and potential property damage,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

62%repaired · 2022 Q3

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 20V-075 · Feb 12, 2020 · 4,464 vehicles · 2,772 repaired

Risk. If the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle while in motion, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

68%repaired · 2021 Q3

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 19V-772 · Oct 25, 2019 · 19 vehicles · 13 repaired

Risk. If the wiring overheats, an electrical short can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2020 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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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Surveyor owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR TOWED BY A 2019 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED AND GOING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROADWAY, THE TIRES RUBBED UNDERNEATH THE TRAILER. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE RV AND DETERMINED THAT THE UNDER BODY OF THE RV WAS LOW.…
Complaint 11354436 · Sep 11, 2020 · 499 miles
THIS WAS THE FIRST ROAD TRIP WITH OUR NEW 2020 FOREST RIVER LEGACY TRAILER, 19RBLE. WE WERE TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT, APPROXIMATELY 68 MPH. CLEAR DAY, WITH APPROX. 35-40 MPH WINDS. NO TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF US. WHILE DRIVING, THE SLIDE PROTRUDED ABOUT A FOOT FROM THE TRAILER…
Complaint 11341729 · Jul 27, 2020 · 1,500 miles

Own a 2020 Surveyor?

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