Forest River Surveyor: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Forest River Surveyor across 7 model years: 0 owner complaints and 12 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 5 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This is a product service bulletin from Global Link concerning counterfeit keys for entry doors being sold…
- Generic instructions on how to address broken fasteners in a wall
- These are generic instructions on how to hook up an optional inverter
- Generic instructions to remove shelving to install a washer and dryer
- This is a LCI authored document in which clarifies the axles' bearing grease frequently asked questions
- The window may not have the appropriate amount of sealant on the extrusion edges, which may allow water…
- According to a Furrion TSB "TB-220919"
- The fireplace and microwave may be wired to the same 15AMP breaker and bypass the transfer switch
- The water heaters electric element is wired incorrectly at the control panel switch
- As per Lippert Components Technical Service Bulletin 11-004-21
- It was discovered that the manufacturing plant did not cut a stress relief line in the upper deck Driver…
- The P-Trap swivel fitting may crack during normal use, potentially allowing water to leak, which may lead…
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.